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BPCL Diversified 28 Jul 2023

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited — Q1 FY24

BPCL reported a stellar Q1 FY24 with consolidated PAT of INR 10,644 crore, its highest ever, driven by record refinery throughput at 115% capacity utilization and strong marketing volume growth of ~8% YoY.

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Revenue ₹1,12,985 Cr
EBITDA
EBITDA Margin 14%
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BPCL reported a stellar Q1 FY24 with consolidated PAT of INR 10,644 crore, its highest ever, driven by record refinery throughput at 115% capacity utilization and strong marketing volume growth of ~8% YoY. Refinery GRM stood at $12.64/bbl, down sequentially due to weaker cracks, but Russian crude discounts provided a tailwind. Marketing margins improved as LPG under-recoveries were fully recouped. Management guided for INR 10,000 crore capex in FY24, with a larger INR 1.5 lakh crore five-year plan focused on petchem expansion at Bina (2.2 MTPA by 2028) and energy transition. A rights issue of INR 18,000 crore was approved to fund net-zero and energy security goals. Key risk: crude price volatility and potential narrowing of Russian crude discounts could pressure refining margins.

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Refinery Throughput 10.36 MMT
+15% vs nameplate capacity

Record quarterly throughput at 115% capacity utilization across all refineries.

GRM $12.64/bbl
-$7.94/bbl QoQ

Sequential decline due to weaker fuel cracks; Russian crude partially offset.

Retail Outlet Additions 111
Q1 FY24 additions

Part of plan to add 1,000 new outlets in FY24; total network expanding.

EV Charging Stations 747
Target 7,000 by Dec 2024

BPCL aims to convert all retail outlets into energy stations with EV charging.

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Top guidance Capex target of INR 10,000 crore for FY24

Management expects to spend INR 10,000 crore in capital expenditure during FY24, with INR 1,464 crore spent in Q1.

Top risk Crude price volatility and Russian discount narrowing

Management noted that crude prices have risen to $82-83/bbl and Russian crude discounts have narrowed sequentially, which could pressure refining m...

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