Nuberg EPC secures engineering contract for chlor-alkali plant in India

Nuberg EPC, a preeminent Indian Global EPC and turnkey project management company, has bagged the contract for India’s largest Chlor-Alkali project, commissioned by Mundra Petrochemical Ltd. (MPL), a subsidiary of Adani Enterprises. The project is poised to make a significant impact in the industry with a capacity of 2,200 TPD, utilizing a 100% NaOH process. … Read more

Coal India and BHEL Partner for Ammonium Nitrate Project

In a significant development within the chemical industry, two leading Indian state (Maharatna CPSE) entities, Coal India Limited (CIL) and Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), have formally solidified their collaboration through the signing of a joint venture agreement (JVA) on 28th February 2024 in Delhi. The agreement aims to establish an ammonium nitrate plant utilizing … Read more

India’s Coromandel to invest Rs 10.29 Bn to increase production capacity

Coromandel International, an agricultural chemicals maker, announced that its board of directors approved a proposal to establish new phosphoric acid and sulphuric acid plants at Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh, investing Rs 10.29 billion.  The board meeting on January 30 sanctioned the proposal, as per a stock exchange filing by Coromandel International. The new plants will … Read more

Rallis India to expand herbicide capacity

Rallis India Ltd’s Board of Directors, in their meeting on January 23, 2024, greenlit the expansion plan for the Pendimethalin Plant located at the Dahej SEZ unit.  The proposed augmentation, slated to increase the capacity by approximately 2000 MT/Annum, entails an investment of around Rs. 150 million, to be sourced from internal accruals. Presently, the … Read more

Birla Carbon starts carbon black facilities in both India and Thailand

Mumbai, India / Marietta, USA – Birla Carbon, the leader in sustainable carbon solutions, announced the establishment of two new carbon black manufacturing sites in Naidupet, Andhra Pradesh, India, and Rayong, Thailand.  “We are excited to augment our expansion plans in support of key customers in the fast-growing markets of India and Southeast Asia,” stated John Loudermilk, … Read more

India’s Epsilon Carbon plans $1.2 Bn investment in integrated carbon complex

Epsilon Carbon Pvt. Ltd., a prominent player in the chemical industry, has officially inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of the Indian State of Odisha. The commitment entails a substantial investment of Rs 100 billion ($1.2 billion) spread over a decade, earmarked for the establishment of a cutting-edge Integrated Carbon Complex (ICC) … Read more

INOX Air Products plans $3B green ammonia plant in India

INOX Air Products, a manufacturer of industrial and medical gases, announced on Tuesday the formalisation of a memorandum of understanding with the government of Maharashtra, India, for the establishment of a cutting-edge green ammonia plant, involving a substantial investment of $3 billion.  The ambitious project is slated to be operational within a timeframe of 3 … Read more

India’s Godrej Industries to invest $72.2 million to expand oleo chemicals capacity

Godrej Industries Ltd (Chemicals Division) has recently entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Gujarat government, as revealed in an official regulatory filing.  The agreement signals a potential substantial expansion for Godrej Industries in Valia, with an anticipated investment of Rs 6 billion ($72.2 million) over the next four years. The expansion … Read more

India’s DCM Shriram to invest $1.44 billion in Gujarat by 2028

DCM Shriram Ltd has committed to investing Rs 120 billion ($1.44 billion) in the manufacturing of chemical and petrochemical products in Bharuch by 2028. This substantial investment indicates the company’s confidence in the growth prospects of the sector and its commitment to expanding its operations.  As India’s second-largest chlor alkali manufacturer, DCM Shriram aims to … Read more

Reliance becomes first Indian company to make PE, PP by advanced recycling

Reliance Industries on Friday said it has become the first Indian company to chemically recycle plastic waste-based pyrolysis oil into International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC)-Plus certified circular polymers.  In a release, it said this innovation is a testimony to Reliance’s commitment to reducing plastic waste and supporting the circular economy in India.  Reliance shipped its first … Read more

India’s Ami Organics to set up battery electrolyte plant

Ami Organics, a prominent player in the field of specialty chemicals research and development, is gearing up to capitalize on the thriving battery market. The company has recently entered into a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a global electrolyte giant, paving the way for the establishment of battery cell and material production facilities in … Read more

India’s Diamines and Chemicals to expand synthetic organic chemicals capacity 

Diamines and Chemicals Limited, a prominent player in the chemical industry, has recently received a communication from the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) regarding the proposed expansion of synthetic organic chemicals within its existing manufacturing unit situated at Plot No. 13, PCC Area, P.O. Petrochemicals, Vadodara-391350.  Consolidated Consent & Authorization (CC&A):   The company has … Read more

India’s GAIL, BPCL ink $8.4B propane supply agreement

GAIL (India) Ltd., a state-run enterprise, has entered into a 15-year agreement with Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd. (BPCL) to supply propane for its upcoming petrochemical facility in Usar, Maharashtra.  Valued at over $8.4 billion (Rs. 63,000 crore), the deal entails GAIL sourcing 600 KTPA of propane from BPCL’s LPG import unit at Uran. The existing … Read more

Indian Oil once more selected process technology from LyondellBasell

LyondellBasell, the world’s largest licensor of polyolefin technologies, today announced that Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL) has selected LyondellBasell’s Hostalen “Advanced Cascade Process” (Hostalen ACP) technology for a new 200 kiloton per year (KTA) high density polyethylene (HDPE) plant. The new facility will be built in Panipat, India.  “This new license award by IOCL represents the second Hostalen ACP process technology line … Read more

India’s HPCL invests $864 million during H1 2023-24

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has made significant investments totalling $864 million (Rs. 7,196 crores) in the period of April to September 2023, which includes equity investments in joint ventures and subsidiaries, aimed at enhancing its refining and marketing infrastructure.  One notable achievement is the successful commissioning of the Visakhapatnam Refinery Modernization Project’s New Hydrogen … Read more

India’s TFL to expand soda ash, ammonium chloride capacity

In line with its expansion strategy, Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited (TFL) is embarking on a journey to increase its production capacity. The financing for this expansion primarily relies on loans and internal earnings.   The expansion project encompasses both Soda Ash and Ammonium Chloride and is slated for completion in September. The current … Read more

Gentari, GIC, and Greenko Founders Join Forces for Global Green Ammonia Platform

Gentari, the clean energy division of Malaysia’s Petronas and AM Green, set up by the founders of Greenko, announced the signing of definitive agreements together with an affiliate of GIC to produce 5 million tons per annum (MTPA) of green ammonia by 2030 – equivalent to about 1 MTPA of green hydrogen. Mr Navjit Gill, … Read more

India’s Jakson Green to develop $289 million green ammonia plant in Gujarat

Jakson Green, a prominent player in the sustainable energy sector, announced a groundbreaking collaboration. The company has entered into an initial agreement with the Deendayal Port Authority to establish a state-of-the-art green ammonia plant at Kandla Port in Gujarat, marking a pivotal moment in India’s transition towards sustainable energy sources. In a statement released by … Read more

BPCL to lay the foundation for INR 4.9 trillion Petchem Project in Central India

On September 14, 2023, BPCL is set to commence the foundation-laying ceremony for the INR 4.9 trillion petrochemical complex and refinery expansion project at the Bina Refinery in Madhya Pradesh. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to grace the occasion with his presence. BPCL’s vision for the Bina Refinery in Madhya Pradesh aligns with the … Read more