Investment16 Jul 2025, 05:44 pm
Manali Petrochemicals Expands Propylene Glycol Production by 50,000 Tonnes
AI Summary
Manali Petrochemicals Limited (MPL) has announced the inauguration of its expanded Propylene Glycol (PG) Plant at its Plant II located in Manali, Chennai. The new facility, which will commence operations upon receipt of the Consent to Operate (CTO) from the Tamil Nadu State Pollution Control Board, will increase MPL's PG production capacity by 50,000 tonnes per annum (KTPA), augmenting the existing capacity of 22,000 KTPA. This expansion underscores MPL’s commitment to the Government of India’s ‘Make in India’ vision and the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative, aiming to reduce India’s reliance on imported Propylene Glycol and meet the growing demands of domestic and industrial consumers.
Key Highlights
- Manali Petrochemicals Limited expands its Propylene Glycol production capacity by 50,000 KTPA.
- The new facility is expected to commence operations upon receipt of the Consent to Operate from the Tamil Nadu State Pollution Control Board.
- This expansion aligns with the Government of India’s ‘Make in India’ vision and the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative.
- MPL aims to significantly reduce India’s reliance on imported Propylene Glycol.
- The expansion will strengthen India’s position as a competitive global manufacturing hub.