News ArticleGAIL’s GMPL Successfully Commissions 1.25 MTPA PTA Plant at Mangalore to Boost India's Petrochemical Output
Plant acquired from JBF Petrochemicals and refurbished by GAIL adds critical PTA capacity under the brand 'G-Tex'
GAIL (India) Limited's subsidiary GMPL has successfully commissioned a 1.25 million tons per annum Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) manufacturing plant in Mangalore Special Economic Zone. The facility, acquired from JBF Petrochemicals via insolvency proceedings and refurbished by GAIL, boosts domestic PTA production, reduces import dependence, and supports India's polyester industry growth.
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GAIL Mangalore Petrochemicals Limited (GMPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of GAIL (India) Limited, has successfully commissioned a 1.25 million tons per annum Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) manufacturing plant in Mangalore, Karnataka, marking a key step in expanding India’s domestic petrochemical capabilities.
The plant, located in the Mangalore Special Economic Zone (MSEZ), was originally established by JBF Petrochemicals Limited but underwent Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP). GAIL acquired the facility in 2023 via the CIRP mechanism and has since carried out major revival and refurbishment works overcoming significant engineering and operational challenges.
The new commissioning will enhance the domestic availability of PTA, a vital raw material used in producing polyester fiber, yarn, PET resin, and other polyester-based products extensively employed in the textile, apparel, and packaging industries.
Strategically situated near New Mangalore Port, the plant benefits from dedicated logistics infrastructure facilitating efficient raw material and finished product movement. GAIL plans to market the product under the brand name 'G-Tex' leveraging its existing distribution network.
This development underpins GAIL’s strategic expansion into downstream petrochemicals and aims to reduce India's import dependence on PTA while supporting growth in its downstream polyester sector.
Highlights
- GMPL commissioned a 1.25 MTPA PTA manufacturing plant in Mangalore SEZ.
- GAIL acquired the plant from JBF Petrochemicals via insolvency proceedings in 2023.
- Extensive refurbishment and revival were undertaken post-acquisition.
- PTA produced is key for polyester fiber, yarn, PET resin, supporting textile and packaging industries.
- The facility is strategically located near New Mangalore Port with dedicated logistics.
- GAIL will market the PTA product under the brand name 'G-Tex'.
Key Data Snapshot
What happened
- GMPL has successfully commissioned a 1.25 MTPA Purified Terephthalic Acid manufacturing plant in Mangalore.
- The plant was acquired by GAIL from JBF Petrochemicals after an insolvency process in 2023 and refurbished extensively.
Key details
- PTA is an essential raw material for polyester fiber, yarn, PET resin, and other polyester products used across textiles, apparel, and packaging sectors.
- The plant is strategically located near New Mangalore Port with dedicated logistics support for efficient transportation.
- GAIL will market the PTA under the brand name 'G-Tex' utilizing its marketing network.
Strategic context
- The commissioning strengthens India's domestic PTA production capacity.
- It reduces dependence on imports of this critical raw material.
- It supports GAIL’s strategy to expand in downstream petrochemicals and the polyester industry.
Highlights
- GMPL commissioned a 1.25 MTPA PTA manufacturing plant in Mangalore SEZ.
- GAIL acquired the plant from JBF Petrochemicals via insolvency proceedings in 2023.
- Extensive refurbishment and revival were undertaken post-acquisition.
- PTA produced is key for polyester fiber, yarn, PET resin, supporting textile and packaging industries.
- The facility is strategically located near New Mangalore Port with dedicated logistics.
- GAIL will market the PTA product under the brand name 'G-Tex'.
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