Adperma opens India's largest integrated Phenol and Acetone plant in Haldia with a ₹6,000-crore investment, boosting domestic production and reducing import dependence.
Haldia: West Bengal has added a major facility to its industrial landscape with the inauguration of India's largest integrated Phenol and Acetone manufacturing plant in Haldia. Adperma Private Limited, a subsidiary of Haldia Petrochemicals Limited (HPL), has commissioned the ₹6,000-crore facility, which has an annual production capacity of 345,000 tonnes of Phenol and 215,000 tonnes of Acetone. The project is expected to strengthen domestic manufacturing capabilities, reduce India's dependence on imports and support the growth of the country's specialty chemicals sector. It is also the first Phenol manufacturing plant on India's eastern coast.
The plant was inaugurated by West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari in the presence of Dr Purnendu Chatterjee, Chairman of The Chatterjee Group (TCG); Navanit Narayan, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Haldia Petrochemicals Limited; and Sanjiv Vasudeva, Chief Executive Officer of Adperma Private Limited. Ministers, Members of Parliament, members of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly, senior industry representatives, diplomats and other dignitaries attended the ceremony.
Built using process technology licensed from Lummus Technology, a TCG Group company, the facility is integrated with HPL's existing petrochemical complex in Haldia. It will use Propylene and Benzene supplied through the existing upstream infrastructure, enabling a more integrated production process from raw materials to finished chemical products. The facility is expected to improve the availability of these essential chemical intermediates for Indian industries while providing customers with a reliable domestic source of supply.
Phenol and Acetone are important chemical intermediates used across a wide range of industries. Phenol is a key raw material for Bisphenol-A, polycarbonates and phenolic resins, which are used in laminates, plywood, wood panels, adhesives, refractory materials and foundry resins. Acetone, meanwhile, is widely used in paints and coatings, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, fine chemicals, personal care products, adhesives and industrial solvents. India has historically relied on imports to meet a significant portion of its demand for these chemicals, as domestic production has remained constrained relative to consumption. The commissioning of the Haldia facility is expected to help bridge this supply gap and reduce exposure to fluctuations in international prices.
Speaking at the inauguration, Dr Purnendu Chatterjee, Chairman of The Chatterjee Group, said he was deeply gratified to see the project come to fruition in Haldia. He described the facility as a reflection of the group's longstanding confidence in West Bengal's industrial potential. He expressed the belief that Adperma would provide a strong foundation for the next phase of growth in the chemicals sector, creating lasting value for both the region and the country.
Navanit Narayan, Managing Director and CEO of Haldia Petrochemicals Limited, said the commissioning of the plant marked the culmination of a long-standing effort. He noted that the facility would improve the domestic availability of chemical intermediates required by Indian industries and create a platform for the company to progressively expand into higher-value products. Strengthening Haldia's position as a major chemicals manufacturing hub remains central to the company's broader growth strategy, he added.
Sanjiv Vasudeva, CEO of Adperma Private Limited, said the company's immediate priorities would be to maintain consistent product quality, ensure reliable supply and operate responsibly. He also highlighted the opportunities to develop downstream applications from Haldia and expressed the company's willingness to collaborate with customers and industry partners seeking to build new opportunities in the chemicals sector.
The project is expected to strengthen West Bengal's chemical manufacturing value chain and create opportunities for the development of downstream specialty chemicals. By integrating the production of Phenol and Acetone with HPL's existing petrochemical infrastructure, the Haldia complex will be better positioned to support industrial customers and encourage further value addition within the country. The expansion could also generate employment directly at the facility and indirectly across its supply chain, including associated services and supporting industries.
The commissioning of the plant marks a significant step towards strengthening India's domestic chemical manufacturing capabilities. For West Bengal, it represents an opportunity to expand its industrial base, attract downstream investments and establish Haldia as an increasingly important centre for the country's chemicals industry. With higher domestic production and stronger industrial linkages, the project is expected to contribute to the broader objectives of reducing import dependence and promoting manufacturing-led economic growth.
Haldia: West Bengal has added a major facility to its industrial landscape with the inauguration of India's largest integrated Phenol and Acetone manufacturing plant in Haldia. Adperma Private Limited, a subsidiary of Haldia Petrochemicals Limited (HPL), has commissioned the ₹6,000-crore facility, which has an annual production capacity of 345,000 tonnes of Phenol and 215,000 tonnes of Acetone. The project is expected to strengthen domestic manufacturing capabilities, reduce India's dependence on imports and support the growth of the country's specialty chemicals sector. It is also the first Phenol manufacturing plant on India's eastern coast.
The plant was inaugurated by West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari in the presence of Dr Purnendu Chatterjee, Chairman of The Chatterjee Group (TCG); Navanit Narayan, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Haldia Petrochemicals Limited; and Sanjiv Vasudeva, Chief Executive Officer of Adperma Private Limited. Ministers, Members of Parliament, members of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly, senior industry representatives, diplomats and other dignitaries attended the ceremony.
Built using process technology licensed from Lummus Technology, a TCG Group company, the facility is integrated with HPL's existing petrochemical complex in Haldia. It will use Propylene and Benzene supplied through the existing upstream infrastructure, enabling a more integrated production process from raw materials to finished chemical products. The facility is expected to improve the availability of these essential chemical intermediates for Indian industries while providing customers with a reliable domestic source of supply.
Phenol and Acetone are important chemical intermediates used across a wide range of industries. Phenol is a key raw material for Bisphenol-A, polycarbonates and phenolic resins, which are used in laminates, plywood, wood panels, adhesives, refractory materials and foundry resins. Acetone, meanwhile, is widely used in paints and coatings, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, fine chemicals, personal care products, adhesives and industrial solvents. India has historically relied on imports to meet a significant portion of its demand for these chemicals, as domestic production has remained constrained relative to consumption. The commissioning of the Haldia facility is expected to help bridge this supply gap and reduce exposure to fluctuations in international prices.
Speaking at the inauguration, Dr Purnendu Chatterjee, Chairman of The Chatterjee Group, said he was deeply gratified to see the project come to fruition in Haldia. He described the facility as a reflection of the group's longstanding confidence in West Bengal's industrial potential. He expressed the belief that Adperma would provide a strong foundation for the next phase of growth in the chemicals sector, creating lasting value for both the region and the country.
Navanit Narayan, Managing Director and CEO of Haldia Petrochemicals Limited, said the commissioning of the plant marked the culmination of a long-standing effort. He noted that the facility would improve the domestic availability of chemical intermediates required by Indian industries and create a platform for the company to progressively expand into higher-value products. Strengthening Haldia's position as a major chemicals manufacturing hub remains central to the company's broader growth strategy, he added.
Sanjiv Vasudeva, CEO of Adperma Private Limited, said the company's immediate priorities would be to maintain consistent product quality, ensure reliable supply and operate responsibly. He also highlighted the opportunities to develop downstream applications from Haldia and expressed the company's willingness to collaborate with customers and industry partners seeking to build new opportunities in the chemicals sector.
The project is expected to strengthen West Bengal's chemical manufacturing value chain and create opportunities for the development of downstream specialty chemicals. By integrating the production of Phenol and Acetone with HPL's existing petrochemical infrastructure, the Haldia complex will be better positioned to support industrial customers and encourage further value addition within the country. The expansion could also generate employment directly at the facility and indirectly across its supply chain, including associated services and supporting industries.
The commissioning of the plant marks a significant step towards strengthening India's domestic chemical manufacturing capabilities. For West Bengal, it represents an opportunity to expand its industrial base, attract downstream investments and establish Haldia as an increasingly important centre for the country's chemicals industry. With higher domestic production and stronger industrial linkages, the project is expected to contribute to the broader objectives of reducing import dependence and promoting manufacturing-led economic growth.
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