Gujarat, May 8 (KNN) The Indian government has ramped up security at strategic energy facilities near the Pakistan border in Gujarat, following heightened tensions in the region.
Two major installations—the Khavda Renewable Energy Park and the Jamnagar Oil Refinery—have been placed on high alert.
Khavda, touted as the world’s largest renewable energy park, is located just one kilometre from the India-Pakistan border in the Kutch region.
With a planned capacity of 45 GW, Adani Green is developing the largest share (30 GW), followed by NTPC and Gujarat Industries Power Company. As of April 1, Adani Green has commissioned 5 GW of capacity at the site.
The Jamnagar Oil Refinery, operated by Reliance Industries, is the world’s largest single-site refinery, processing 1.4 million barrels of crude per day. Located in a no-fly zone that houses a nearby airbase, the refinery plays a key role in India’s petroleum exports.
Security has been tightened across these sites under the jurisdiction of the Border Security Force (BSF), especially after India’s armed forces launched ‘Operation Sindoor’—targeted strikes on terror-linked sites in response to a deadly attack in Jammu & Kashmir that claimed 26 lives.
Simarpreet Singh, CEO of Hartek Group, emphasized the importance of physical and cyber security for energy assets, along with insurance and emergency preparedness. “What goes beyond the supply of electricity is an unwavering response backed by strong infrastructure,” he said.
Increased vigilance also includes mock emergency drills in hospitals, schools, and government buildings. Three Indian Air Force bases—Jamnagar, Naliya, and Bhuj—within a 50 km radius are also on high alert, and Jamnagar airport remains closed under a NOTAM in effect until May 9.
(KNN Bureau)
