GAIL Commissions 1.25-Million-Tonne PTA Manufacturing Plant in Mangalore, Strengthening India's Petrochemical Capacity

GAIL Mangalore Petrochemicals Limited (GMPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of GAIL (India) Limited, has successfully commissioned its 1.25-million-tonne-per-annum (MTPA) purified terephthalic acid (PTA) manufacturing plant at the Mangalore Special Economic Zone (MSEZ) in Karnataka, India.

The facility was originally established by JBF Petrochemicals Limited, which underwent corporate insolvency proceedings before GAIL acquired it in 2023 through a resolution plan approved by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT).

Following the acquisition, GAIL undertook extensive refurbishment and revival of the facility, addressing significant engineering, technological and operational challenges.

The commissioning marks an important milestone in GAIL's strategy to strengthen its downstream petrochemical operations and expand India's domestic PTA manufacturing capacity.

Source: GAIL