Indian Oil's Gujarat Refinery to Expand Capacity and Start Polypropylene Production by FY27
Indian Oil's Gujarat refinery is expanding its crude processing capacity from 13.7 to 18 million metric tons per year, expected to be fully operational by the end of fiscal year 2027. The expansion includes integrating petrochemical production, such as a new 500 KT polypropylene plant using in-house INDMAX technology, which will convert more feedstock into petrochemical products. The refinery sources 30% of its crude domestically and 70% from diverse imports, including the Middle East, US, Russia, and Venezuela. Diesel remains the primary product, with polypropylene production aimed at reducing imports amid growing domestic demand.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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economictimes broke this story on 30 Sept, 09:35 am. Other outlets followed.