Hindustan Petroleum SWOT Analysis, Competitors & USP

Hindustan Petroleum (HPCL)

Category

Oil & Gas

Sector

Energy & Power

Tagline/ Slogan

Full of Energy

USP

HPCL has got a strong marketing structure among other PSUs

HPCL STP

Segment

Corporates, countries, individuals looking to fulfill energy needs

Target Group

Enterprises looking for energy for production, people for petrol diesel for vehicles and domestic uses

Positioning

HPCL is working for fulfilling the energy needs of India

HPCL SWOT Analysis

Strengths

Below is the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities & Threats (SWOT) Analysis of Hindustan Petroleum. Strengths are:

1. HPCL is one of India's major oil and gas company
2. Hindustan Petroleum operates largest Lube refiniery in India
3. Large product portfolio including oil, natural gas, lubricants etc
4. HPCL owns and operates the largest Lube Refinery in India producing Lube Base Oils of international standards
5. Produces over 300+ grades of Lubes, Specialities and Greases

6. More than 11,000+ people are employed with HPCL

7. HPCL has refineries in Mumbai, Vishakapatnam, Mangalore, Bhatinda and Rajasthan

8. Strong backing of the Indian government gives it financial stability

Weaknesses

Here are the weaknesses of Hindustan Petroleum :

1. Intense competition from other PSU's and international oil companies means limited market share

2. Government intervention often disrupts operations efficiency

Opportunities

Following are the Opportunities of Hindustan Petroleum :

1. HPCL can tap the increasing fuel/oil prices and increase margins 
2. Increasing demand for natural gas in transport and industries 
3. HPCL can focus on partnerships and international growth to expand export market

4. Acquisition and tei-ups to strengthen its market position

Threats

The threats of Hindustan Petroleum are as mentioned :

1. Government regulations can affect HPCL's performance
2. High Competition from other players

3. Fluctuating market and crude prices can reduce profitability for HPCL

Hindustan Petroleum Competition

Competitors

Below are the 4 main Hindustan Petroleum competitors :

1. Bharat Petroleum

2. IOCL

3. ONGC

4. Reliance Industries Limited