Engineers India Limited (EIL) is an Indian public sector undertaking that provides engineering consultancy and turnkey project execution services, primarily for the hydrocarbon and petrochemical industries. It operates under the administrative control of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, and is headquartered in New Delhi.
Key facts
| Name | Engineers India Limited |
|---|---|
| Type | Public Sector Undertaking |
| Industry | Engineering consultancy, EPC services |
| Headquarters | New Delhi, India |
| Administrative ministry | Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas |
| Listings | BSE, NSE |
Overview
EIL functions as an engineering and project management consultant, offering services that span concept design, basic and detailed engineering, procurement, construction supervision, and commissioning. While its core focus has historically been petroleum refineries and petrochemical complexes, the company has diversified into areas such as oil and gas processing, pipelines, fertilisers, metallurgy, and infrastructure.
Background
Engineers India was incorporated as a government company to build domestic engineering capability for refinery and petroleum projects, reducing reliance on foreign consultants. Over the decades it has been associated with a large share of refining capacity built in India, working with public sector oil majors such as Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum, Hindustan Petroleum, and Oil and Natural Gas Corporation.
Areas of operation
- Petroleum refining and residue upgradation projects
- Petrochemicals and chemical plants
- Oil and gas processing facilities
- Cross-country pipelines and terminals
- Fertiliser plants
- Mining and metallurgy
- Infrastructure, including water and urban development projects
- Strategic crude oil storage projects
Structure
The company operates from its head office in New Delhi with a major engineering centre in Gurugram, along with regional and project offices across India and overseas. It also undertakes assignments in West Asia, Africa, and South-East Asia.
Significance
EIL is regarded as a key institution in India's hydrocarbon sector, having contributed to the engineering and project management of a substantial portion of the country's refining and petrochemical capacity. As a Mini Ratna and listed PSU, it is one of the principal Indian engineering consultancies in the energy sector.
Related topics
- Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
- Public Sector Undertakings in India
- Indian Oil Corporation
- Petroleum industry in India
- Mini Ratna
References
- Wikidata entity: Q5377917