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PM to inaugurate 1st greenfield refinery-petrochem complex in Rajasthan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Rajasthan on Tuesday, during which he will dedicate to the nation India's first greenfield integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complex at Pachpadra in Balotra. This landmark project, with an investment of more than Rs 79,450 crore, represents a significant milestone in India's energy and petrochemical sector, an official statement said. The prime minister will also address a public gathering on the occasion. The nine million metric tonnes per annum (MMTPA) greenfield refinery-cum-petrochemical complex has been developed as a joint venture between Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) and the government of Rajasthan. The state-of-the-art complex integrates refining and petrochemical production, with a petrochemical capacity of 2.4 MMTPA. The refinery features a high Nelson Complexity Index of 17.0 and petrochemical yields exceeding 26 per cent, aligning with global benchmarks for efficiency and sustainability. The project is expect

India needs to cut reliance on imported feedstocks, says JP Nadda

Terming India's chemical and petrochemical industry a vital pillar of the country's economy, Union Minister J P Nadda on Friday said that there is a need to address the challenge of reliance on imported feedstocks. Addressing the 13th edition biennial international exhibition and conference, India Chem 2024, Nadda, who is the Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers, said that the country embraces innovation, sustainability and self-rise, the sector will play a pivotal role in realizing the vision of Viksit Bharat in 2047. The Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals in collaboration with FICCI organised the event on the theme of Advantage BHARAT: Indian Chemicals and Petrochemicals Paving the Future.' "Despite being successful, we must (also) address a significant challenge - the reliance on imported feedstocks. We must explore alternative feedstocks like biomass plastic waste and green hydrogen while also expanding domestic sources of natural gas and coal," Nadda said. Noting that

NCLT approves Haldia Petrochemicals scheme to revive Nagarjuna Oil Corp

Haldia Petro is planning to invest around Rs 50,000 cr to convert this refinery into a petrochemical complex

EAC reviews Chennai Petroleum Corp's 9.0 MMTPA project in Tamil Nadu

The project would be an integrated state-of-the art modern refinery cum petrochemical complex, including a propylene unit to start with, Vaidya said

Taiwan co, Adani may join hands to set up Rs 400 bn petrochemical project

A MoU to be signed during Vibrant Gujarat summit next January