Upgraded to Schedule ‘A’ CPSEs from Schedule “B” with effect from 04/07/2013 by the Department of Public Enterprises, thereby making it eligible for achieving the “NAVARATNA” status.

Won the coveted Petrofed Award “Refinery of the Year-2012” for its commendable performance in production and operational efficiencies while adhering to the norms of health, safety and environment protection.

Won the “Refinery of the Year” from Petrofed for the year 2011-12 for leading performance in production and operational efficiencies while meeting the norms of Health, Safety and Environment protection.

Won the “Export Excellence Award, 2013” in Best Manufacturer / Exporter (large category) – Gold from the Federation of Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI) on 22/06/2013.

Secured the first prize for outstanding performance in the area of Hindi Implementation for the year 2012-13 by Town Official Language Committee(TOLIC), Mangalore on 28/05/2013.

Secured the first prize in the Jawaharlal Nehru Centenary Awards for energy performance for the year 2011-12 & 2012-13 under the Refineries category having complexity of 6.0.

Secured the first prize in the OGCF-2012 awards for Furnace/Boiler efficiency having heat duty more than 1000MM Kcal/hr.

Won the “State Export Excellence Award” for 2012-13 & 2011-12 Medium/ Large category – Gold & Platinum respectively by Government of Karnataka.

Won the award for “Best Fuel efficient Boiler operation” by the Department of Factories and Boilers on the occasion of 43rd National Safety Day celebration.