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BPCL Diversified 15 May 2024

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited — Q4 FY24

BPCL reported Q4 FY24 revenue of INR 132,085 crore and PAT of INR 4,224 crore, contributing to a record full-year net profit of INR 26,674 crore.

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BPCL reported Q4 FY24 revenue of INR 132,085 crore and PAT of INR 4,224 crore, contributing to a record full-year net profit of INR 26,674 crore. Refinery throughput hit an all-time high of 39.33 MMT, with GRM of $12.48/bbl (premium to Singapore) driven by Russian crude sourcing (39% of imports) and high diesel yield. Marketing sales grew 2.09% QoQ, with retail market share gains in petrol (29.6%) and diesel (29.8%). Management guided for INR 1.7 lakh crore capex over five years, including Bina refinery expansion to 45 MMT by FY29, 4,000 new retail outlets, and 10 GW renewable capacity by 2040. Risks include moderation of Russian crude discounts (now $3-6/bbl vs $8-10 last year) and potential volatility in product cracks.

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Refinery throughput (FY24) 39.33 MMT
+4.8% YoY

Highest-ever annual throughput; Q4 throughput was 10.36 MMT.

GRM (Q4 FY24) $12.48/bbl
-$5.66/bbl YoY

Premium to Singapore GRM; full-year GRM was $14.14/bbl.

Russian crude share of imports 39%
flat YoY

Procured 39% of imported crude from Russia in FY24; similar levels expected in FY25.

EV charging stations 3,135
+2,445 stations YoY

Plan to reach 7,000 stations by FY25; includes battery swapping.

What Changed vs Last Quarter

Comparing Q4 FY24 vs Q3 FY24
3 new guidance3 dropped4 new risk4 risk resolved
NEW
Refining capacity expansion to 45 MMT by FY29

Brownfield expansion of Bina Refinery and debottlenecking of existing refineries to increase capacity from current levels to 45 MMT per annum by FY 2029.

NEW
FY25 capex target of INR 15,000-16,000 crore

Breakdown: INR 4,200 crore for refinery/petchem, INR 7,000 crore for marketing (including CGD), and INR 2,000-2,500 crore for BPRL equity infusion.

NEW
Add 4,000 new retail outlets by FY29

Plan to expand network from 22,000 to 26,000 outlets; FY25 target is 1,300 new outlets.

UPDATED
Capex of INR 1.7 lakh crore over five years (FY24-29)

Planned investments include INR 75,000 crore for refineries/petchem, INR 20,000 crore for marketing, INR 25,000 crore for gas, INR 10,000 crore for green energy, and INR 32,000 crore for upstream.

DROPPED
Rights issue to be completed by March 2024

Board approved rights issue; management aims to complete within current financial year (FY24).

DROPPED
Mozambique LNG restart by mid-2024

Force majeure expected to be lifted around June/July 2024; work to commence shortly after.

DROPPED
Petrol demand growth 4-5%, diesel 1.5-2% over 5 years

Management expects MS growth of 4-5% and HSD growth of 1.5-2% CAGR over next 5 years despite EV adoption.

NEW RISK
Moderation of Russian crude discounts

Discounts on Russian crude have narrowed from $8-10/bbl last year to $3-6/bbl currently, potentially compressing GRM premiums.

NEW RISK
Volatility in product cracks

International product cracks have fallen significantly in Q4, and management noted that further moderation could impact refining margins.

NEW RISK
Geopolitical and sanctions risk on Russian crude supply

Ongoing sanctions and payment issues cause intermittent delays in Russian crude deliveries; supply continuity is uncertain.

NEW RISK
Brazil impairment and legal risk

INR 1,798 crore impairment on BMC-30 block in Brazil due to adverse arbitration; appeal filed but outcome uncertain.

RISK GONE
Crude price volatility and marketing margins

Crude oil prices range-bound $80-90/bbl; marketing margins could turn negative if prices spike above $85/bbl.

RISK GONE
Petchem margins under pressure from Chinese demand

Polypropylene margins remain negative due to weak Chinese demand; recovery uncertain.

RISK GONE
Red Sea disruptions impacting crude sourcing

While currently covered till April, prolonged Red Sea tensions could raise shipping costs and narrow Russian crude discounts.

RISK GONE
High capex may strain balance sheet

Peak debt-equity expected at 1x; returns from large projects (Bina, Mozambique) will take 4-5 years to materialize.

🤫 Topics management stopped discussing

Crude price volatility and Russian discount narrowing

Mentioned in Q1 FY24, Q2 FY24, Q3 FY24

Crude oil prices range-bound $80-90/bbl; marketing margins could turn negative if prices spike above $85/bbl.

Add 500 CNG facilities by FY24 end

Mentioned in Q1 FY24, Q2 FY24

BPCL aims to add 500 CNG facilities at existing retail outlets by the end of FY24.

Mozambique LNG project delays and cost escalation

Mentioned in Q1 FY24, Q2 FY24

The project remains under force majeure; cost escalation and timeline delays are likely, with potential impact on BPCL's E&P capex.

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Top guidance Refining capacity expansion to 45 MMT by FY29

Brownfield expansion of Bina Refinery and debottlenecking of existing refineries to increase capacity from current levels to 45 MMT per annum by FY...

Top risk Moderation of Russian crude discounts

Discounts on Russian crude have narrowed from $8-10/bbl last year to $3-6/bbl currently, potentially compressing GRM premiums.

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