22/05/2026
Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited marked a significant milestone with the inauguration of its
first Company-Owned Company-Operated (COCO) retail outlet, branded “SOOPER”, at Mathur,
Chennai, on 20 May 2026. The outlet has been established to cater to the growing demand for Motor
Spirit (MS) and High-Speed Diesel (HSD), signifying CPCL’s strategic entry into the retail fuel
segment and strengthening its downstream presence.
The retail outlet was inaugurated by H. Shankar, Managing Director, CPCL, who also performed the
inaugural fueling ceremony. The occasion was graced by P. Kannan, Director (Operations), CPCL; S. G.
Venkatesh, Director (Technical), CPCL; and V. C. Asokan, Executive Director, SR & SH, TNSO, IOCL,
along with officials from CPCL and Indian Oil Corporation Limited, as well as enthusiastic
participation from the public.