Snapshot

• Why Dahej PCPIR is iconic:
  Located in Bharuch district, Gujarat, Dahej PCPIR is India’s largest integrated petrochemicals and chemicals investment region, spanning 453 sq. km (45,334 hectares).
  It is a multi-sector industrial corridor hosting petrochemical giants like ONGC Petro Additions (OPaL), Reliance Industries, Indian Oil, Gujarat Chemical Port Terminal (GCPTCL), and numerous downstream MSMEs producing plastics, intermediates, and specialty chemicals.
  Strategically situated on the Gulf of Khambhat, Dahej is connected to a deep-water port and dedicated freight corridor, making it a global export hub for chemicals, polymers, and petro-products.
  
• Global Positioning:
  Dahej PCPIR supplies raw materials for plastics, polymers, packaging, textiles, pharmaceuticals, and automotive industries worldwide, positioning Gujarat as a chemical manufacturing leader.
  

Product & Service Range

Category	Key Products
Petrochemicals	Ethylene, propylene, benzene, toluene, xylene, butadiene
Polymers & Plastics	PE, PP, PVC, PET resins, engineering plastics
Bulk Chemicals	Caustic soda, methanol, phenol, acetone
Specialty Chemicals	Agrochemicals, dyes, pigments, surfactants
Industrial Gases & Intermediates	Hydrogen, ammonia, solvents
Downstream Conversions	Packaging materials, films, injection molding components

Cluster Strengths

Feature	Details
Scale & Scope	India’s largest PCPIR with multi-sector chemical ecosystem
Anchor Tenants	Reliance, OPaL, IOCL, GCPTCL, ONGC, GACL, GNFC
Port Connectivity	Deep-water all-weather port at Dahej with LNG terminal
Export Focus	Supplies to over 100 countries; FTWZ-enabled
Infrastructure Leadership	Integrated pipelines, tank farms, utilities, and logistics parks

Materials & Sustainability

• Key Feedstocks: Natural gas, naphtha, LNG, crude derivatives, coal tar distillates
  
• Innovation:
  
  • Mega-scale petrochemical cracker complexes (OPaL)
    
  • Integrated polymer parks and chemical SEZs
    
  • Automation in chemical processing and real-time safety monitoring
    
• Sustainability Initiatives:
  
  • Effluent recycling through Dahej Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP)
    
  • Coastal regulatory compliance and marine environmental monitoring
    
  • Solar and renewable energy adoption in industrial estates
    

Cluster Infrastructure

• Industrial Estates & Parks:
  
  • PCPIR Core Processing Area with petrochemical complexes
    
  • Dahej Industrial Estate (GIDC) for MSMEs
    
  • Plastic Park for downstream industries
    
• Institutions:
  
  • Gujarat Chemical Port Terminal Company (GCPTCL) for import/export handling
    
  • Research support from Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU) and CSIR Labs
    
• Connectivity:
  
  • Dahej Port: Multi-berth deep-water port with LNG import terminal
    
  • Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC): Rail connectivity to Delhi-Mumbai corridor
    
  • NH-8 and Vadodara International Airport proximity
    

Compliance & Certifications

Certification	Details
ISO 9001/14001/45001	Quality, environment, and safety management
OSHAS/ISO 45001	Occupational safety compliance for chemical plants
Responsible Care®	Global chemical industry sustainability certification
REACH/TSCA Compliance	For exports to EU and US markets
Hazardous Waste Authorization	Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) approval

Production Timelines & MOQs

Product Type	Lead Time	MOQ Guidance
Bulk Petrochemicals	Continuous	Tanker/ISO container loads (20–50 MT)
Polymers & Plastics	Continuous	1–10 MT bags/palletized shipments
Specialty Chemicals	4–6 weeks	500–5,000 kg
Industrial Gases	Continuous	Tanker supply contracts

Branding & Packaging

• Branding: OEM labeling, QR-based traceability for bulk shipments, branded polymer resins
  
• Packaging:
  
  • Bulk chemicals: ISO tanks, drums, IBCs
    
  • Polymers: 25 kg bags, jumbo bags, palletized exports
    
• Marketing Narrative:
  “Dahej PCPIR: India’s chemical and petrochemical powerhouse, integrating mega-scale production with global logistics to fuel plastics, specialty chemicals, and industrial innovation worldwide.”
  

Quality Control (IndiaUnbox Protocol)

• Process QC: Real-time SCADA monitoring of petrochemical plants
  
• Material QC: Spectroscopy, chromatography, and impurity profiling
  
• Environmental QC: Air, water, and effluent quality monitoring by GPCB
  
• Export QC: REACH-compliant testing for EU, ASTM standards for polymers
  

Price Drivers

• Crude oil and natural gas price fluctuations
  
• Import duties and freight for feedstocks
  
• Automation and scale efficiencies in petrochemical crackers
  
• Environmental compliance and safety investments
  
• Bulk logistics costs (pipeline vs containerized transport)
  

Buyer Confidence Signals

• Mega Industrial Ecosystem: Integrated port, pipeline, and storage networks
  
• Global Compliance: REACH, Responsible Care, and ISO-certified operations
  
• Cluster Synergy: Downstream MSMEs benefit from co-located raw material supply
  
• Export Orientation: Port-led infrastructure with FTWZ facilities
  

Government Support: PCPIR policy and Gujarat’s pro-industry incentives