The Centre for High Technology (CHT) under the aegis of MOP&NG is holding the 21st Refinery Technology Meet (RTM) in association with HPCL at Visakhapatnam during April 20 to 22, 2017. The theme of the Meet is 'Refining to Petrochemicals - The Way Ahead' The meet is spread over three days engaging key stakeholders from downstream petroleum sector for deliberation of latest trends in refining technologies across the globe. Opening the conference, Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan emphasized the need for innovation in the refining sector, greater emphasis on research & development,  increased need for environment protection and reduction in emissions. He specifically mentioned that the state of art HP Green R&D Centre at Bengaluru which he had inaugurated last year, is truly a world class R&D Centre. He gave away Prizes in various categories in Refinery and R&D field. He lauded the efforts of CHT, HPCL and all other Oil Companies for successfully organizing the 21st RTM.