Chennai, Oct 24 (UNI) The Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) was aseesing the recent restrictions imposed by the European union (EU), United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US) on crude oil imports from Russia and exports of refined products to Europe.
A statement attributing to RIL spokesperson tonight said ““We have noted the recent restrictions announced by the European Union, United Kingdom and the United States on crude oil imports from Russia and export of refined products to Europe.”
It said Reliance is currently assessing the implications, including the new compliance requirements.
“We will comply with the EU’s guidelines on the import of refined products into Europe.
Whenever there is any guidance from the Indian Government in this respect, as always, we will be complying fully”, the spokesperson said.
Assuring that Reliance has consistently aligned itself with the objectives of ensuring India’s energy security, it said the Company remains fully committed to maintaining its longstanding and impeccable record of adherence to applicable sanctions and regulatory frameworks and will be adapting the refinery operations to meet the compliance requirements.
As is customary in the industry, supply contracts evolve to reflect changing market and regulatory conditions, it said.
Reliance will address these conditions while maintaining the relationships with its suppliers. Reliance is confident that its time-tested, diversified crude sourcing strategy will continue to ensure stability and reliability in its refinery operations for meeting the domestic and export requirements, including to Europe, it said.
