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Where are Assamā€™s oil refineries located?

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Map highlighting the state of Assam in northeastern India, shaded in orange, with its capital Dispur marked. Assam is shown bordering Bhutan and Bangladesh, with surrounding countries and Indian states labeled for context. A small inset globe in the corner indicates Assam's location within Asia.
Assam

Assam has four oil refineries located across the state:

  • Digboi: The site of the first refinery in South Asia, established in 1901.1
  • Guwahati: A refinery was established in the Noonmati area of the city in 1962.12
  • Bongaigaon: A refinery was established here following the development of the Guwahati facility.1
  • Numaligarh: The stateā€™s fourth refinery was set up in 1999.1