Gail Commissions 1.25 MTPA PTA Plant in Mangalore
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Gail Commissions 1.25 MTPA PTA Plant in Mangalore

Gail Mangalore Petrochemicals (GMPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Gail (India), has commissioned a 1.25 mn tonnes per annum (MTPA) purified terephthalic acid (PTA) manufacturing plant at the Mangalore Special Economic Zone in Karnataka. The facility is expected to strengthen domestic PTA availability and reduce India’s dependence on imports.

The commissioning follows an extensive revival and refurbishment programme undertaken after Gail acquired the erstwhile JBF Petrochemicals facility through the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process in 2023. The acquisition was completed under a resolution plan approved by the National Company Law Tribunal. Gail carried out engineering, technology and operational work to restore the plant, which was originally established by JBF Petrochemicals.

The 1.25 MTPA facility will add to India’s PTA manufacturing capacity and improve access to a key raw material for the polyester industry. PTA is used in the production of polyester fibre, yarn, polyethylene terephthalate resin and other polyester-based products, which serve the textile, apparel and packaging sectors.

The plant is expected to support downstream polyester manufacturing by improving the domestic supply of PTA. Its location near New Mangalore Port, together with dedicated logistics infrastructure, is intended to facilitate the movement of raw materials and finished products.

Gail will market the plant’s output under the G-Tex brand through its existing marketing network and customer base. The commissioning forms part of the company’s efforts to expand its downstream petrochemicals presence. Gail attributed the revival to sustained management support and the combined work of the GMPL team, technology partners, consultants, contractors and other stakeholders.

Gail Mangalore Petrochemicals (GMPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Gail (India), has commissioned a 1.25 mn tonnes per annum (MTPA) purified terephthalic acid (PTA) manufacturing plant at the Mangalore Special Economic Zone in Karnataka. The facility is expected to strengthen domestic PTA availability and reduce India’s dependence on imports. The commissioning follows an extensive revival and refurbishment programme undertaken after Gail acquired the erstwhile JBF Petrochemicals facility through the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process in 2023. The acquisition was completed under a resolution plan approved by the National Company Law Tribunal. Gail carried out engineering, technology and operational work to restore the plant, which was originally established by JBF Petrochemicals. The 1.25 MTPA facility will add to India’s PTA manufacturing capacity and improve access to a key raw material for the polyester industry. PTA is used in the production of polyester fibre, yarn, polyethylene terephthalate resin and other polyester-based products, which serve the textile, apparel and packaging sectors. The plant is expected to support downstream polyester manufacturing by improving the domestic supply of PTA. Its location near New Mangalore Port, together with dedicated logistics infrastructure, is intended to facilitate the movement of raw materials and finished products. Gail will market the plant’s output under the G-Tex brand through its existing marketing network and customer base. The commissioning forms part of the company’s efforts to expand its downstream petrochemicals presence. Gail attributed the revival to sustained management support and the combined work of the GMPL team, technology partners, consultants, contractors and other stakeholders.

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