Jamnagar Refinery Celebrates Quarter-Century Milestone, Nita Ambani Pays Tribute to Dhirubhai Ambani’s Legacy

Reliance Industries, led by Mukesh Ambani, celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Jamnagar Refinery in Gujarat, India, on December 28, 2024. The refinery, which was launched on the same date in 1999, has played a significant role in India’s progress, accounting for 25% of the country’s petroleum refining capacity. During the commemoration, Nita Ambani, Chairperson and founder of the Reliance Foundation, honored her father-in-law Dhirubhai Ambani’s vision, calling Jamnagar his “karma bhoomi” (the land of duty). The refinery was set up on barren land near the village of Motikhavdi, which was previously considered impossible to develop. Despite challenges, Reliance successfully completed the project in 33 months, and it is now the world’s largest oil refinery with a capacity of 1.4 million barrels per day. Nita Ambani credited Mukesh Ambani for his dedication to turning his father’s vision into reality, calling Jamnagar “the land of devotion and respect” for Mukesh. The refinery is a testament to the Ambani family’s legacy and their pursuit of their dreams.