MRPL commissions polypropylene unit

Plant has capacity to produce 440,000 tonnes per annum

Image
BS Reporter Bengaluru
Last Updated : Jun 20 2015 | 2:40 AM IST
Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL), an ONGC company, has commenced commercial production of Polypropylene from its Polypropylene (PP) Plant as part of its phase-III refinery expansion and upgradation project on Thursday. The plant has capacity to produce 440,000 tonnes per annum of polypropylene, it said.

The feedstock for the Polypropylene plant, polymer grade propylene, is being produced from upstream Petrochemical Fluidised Catalytic Cracking Unit (PFCCU). The technology-provider for the Polypropylene Plant is Novolen of Germany and the plant has been engineered and constructed by Engineers India Ltd, a public sector undertaking by the Centre.
*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Jun 19 2015 | 8:40 PM IST

Next Story