US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Reliance Industries’ Jamnagar refinery on Wednesday, where he was welcomed by company chairman and managing director Mukesh Ambani. Reliance executive director Anant Ambani also hosted the visiting delegation.
RIL Media Statement
Reliance Industries Limited Chairman and Managing Director Shri Mukesh Ambani and Executive Director Mr Anant Ambani welcomed US Secretary of State Mr Marco Rubio and US Ambassador to India Mr Sergio Gor to Jamnagar, home to the world’s largest refinery. The Honorable visitors were given a tour of the world-class refinery complex, offering a first-hand view of its scale, advanced technology and integrated operations.
Secretary Rubio and Ambassador Gor were also explained Reliance’s New Energy giga-factories, which are currently being commissioned in phases, and the data centres under construction. The tour provided an overview of the company’s investments across energy and digital infrastructure, bringing together its well-established advanced manufacturing and deep-tech capabilities. Shri Mukesh Ambani and Shri Anant Ambani outlined Reliance’s long-term vision for the Jamnagar complex and its development as a centre for deep-tech, innovation and advanced manufacturing.
The visit included wide-ranging discussions on the global energy landscape and opportunities for commercial partnerships across conventional and new energy. The exchange covered reliable and affordable energy supplies, technological advances, resilient supply chains and the investment required to meet growing demand.
Discussions also explored the increasing intersection of energy and digital infrastructure, including the role of dependable power in supporting data centres and the expansion of the digital economy. Shri Mukesh Ambani and Shri Anant Ambani shared their perspectives on opportunities for collaboration with US companies, drawing on complementary strengths in technology, engineering and advanced manufacturing. The interaction provided a constructive opportunity to exchange industry perspectives and explore areas of mutual commercial interest.
We are extremely thankful to Secretary of State and the Ambassador for their esteemed visit.
— Reliance Industries Limited (@RIL_Updates) October 21, 2026
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor accompanied Rubio during the visit to the world’s largest refinery complex.
According to a company statement, Mukesh Ambani briefed the delegation on Reliance’s investments in energy and digital infrastructure.
The visitors toured the refinery to observe its advanced technology, large-scale operations and integrated facilities.
The complex has a crude processing capacity of 1.4 million barrels per day and a complexity index of 21.1, the highest globally, enabling it to process even the heaviest crude oils with almost zero waste.
The delegation also received an overview of Reliance’s New Energy giga-factories, which are being commissioned in phases, along with data centres currently under construction.
During the visit, the Ambanis shared Reliance’s long-term plans for developing Jamnagar into a hub for deep technology, innovation and advanced manufacturing.
Discussions also covered the global energy landscape and potential commercial partnerships in conventional and new energy. Key topics included dependable and affordable energy supplies, technological progress, resilient supply chains and investments needed to meet rising demand.
