Snapshot

Why Jamnagar is iconic:
Jamnagar, Gujarat, is home to the world’s largest oil refining complex, operated by Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL). It comprises both a Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) refinery and a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) refinery, with a combined processing capacity of ~1.24 million barrels per day (BPD). The cluster is also a petrochemical powerhouse, producing polymers, aromatics, and intermediates used in plastics, textiles, and chemicals globally.

Industrial edge:

• Fully integrated ecosystem: Refineries, petrochem plants, logistics terminals, and downstream value chains.
  
• Strategic location on India’s west coast, with a dedicated deep-water port at Sikka for crude and product exports.
  
• Supplies raw materials and intermediates to India’s plastics, textiles, automotive, and packaging industries.
  
• Export-oriented SEZ enables duty-free import of crude and global supply of refined products.
  

Scale:

• Refining: ~68.2 MTPA (DTA + SEZ combined) – largest in the world.
  
• Petrochemicals: >4 MTPA of polymers, >3 MTPA of aromatics, and world-scale PX, PP, PE, PTA facilities.
  

Product Range

Category	Key Products
Refined Products	Gasoline, diesel, aviation turbine fuel (ATF), LPG, kerosene, naphtha
Petrochemicals	Paraxylene (PX), Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA), Benzene, Toluene, Xylene
Polymers	Polypropylene (PP), Polyethylene (HDPE/LDPE/LLDPE), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Elastomers & Specialty	Butadiene, synthetic rubber, C4 derivatives
Feedstock & Intermediates	Ethylene, Propylene, Methanol, Aromatics, Sulphur
By-Products	Petroleum coke (petcoke), sulphur, bitumen, paraffin wax

Cluster Strengths

Feature	Details
World’s Largest Refining Complex	Dual refineries (DTA & SEZ) with 1.24M BPD capacity
Integrated Petrochem Campus	Onsite PX, PTA, PE, PP, and elastomer plants
Global Export Hub	50%+ of production exported to Asia, Africa, Europe
SEZ Advantage	Duty-free crude imports and tax benefits for global customers
Advanced Technology	Nelson Complexity Index (NCI) > 12; among highest globally
Strategic Location	West coast deep-water port at Sikka; proximity to DMIC corridor

Materials & Sustainability

Key Inputs: Crude oil, natural gas, condensates, catalysts, chemicals, and additives.

Sustainability Edge:

• Largest refinery with cogeneration plants and petcoke gasification for energy self-sufficiency
  
• Focus on low-sulphur fuels, IMO 2020 marine fuel compliance
  
• Advanced waste heat recovery and zero-discharge water systems
  
• ISO 14001-certified facilities with strong EHS protocols
  
• Circular economy focus with chemical recycling and polymer reuse initiatives
  

Cluster Infrastructure

• Refineries:
  
  • DTA Refinery (1999): ~33 MTPA, domestic supply hub.
    
  • SEZ Refinery (2008): ~35 MTPA, export-focused.
    
• Petrochemical Plants:
  
  • PX & PTA plants among world’s largest single-site units
    
  • 1.5+ MTPA polymer production capacity (PP, PE, PVC)
    
• Logistics & Port Infrastructure:
  
  • Sikka Port: Dedicated crude and product terminals with VLCC handling
    
  • Rail and road links to DMIC industrial corridor and major consumption hubs
    
  • Tank farms, pipeline connectivity, and bulk chemical handling zones
    

Compliance & Certifications

• ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001-certified facilities
  
• International Maritime Organization (IMO) compliance for bunker fuel exports
  
• REACH & GHS compliance for petrochemical shipments to EU
  
• IS standards for domestic fuel quality (IS 2796 for MS, IS 1460 for HSD)
  
• Responsible Care certification for sustainable operations
  

Production Timelines & MOQs

Product Type	Sampling Lead Time	Bulk Lead Time	MOQ Guidance
Gasoline, Diesel, ATF	1 week	Ongoing supply	5,000–10,000 MT parcels
Naphtha & LPG	1 week	Ongoing supply	1,000–5,000 MT
PX/PTA & Aromatics	1–2 weeks	3–5 weeks	500+ MT lots
Polymers (PP, PE, PVC)	1–2 weeks	3–4 weeks	25 MT/containerized shipment
Sulphur, Petcoke, Wax	1 week	Ongoing supply	100+ MT per shipment

Branding & Packaging

• Branding: Bulk branding with GS1 traceability, QR codes for polymer shipments
  
• Packaging:
  
  • Polymers: 25kg bags or jumbo bags in export containers
    
  • Aromatics: Tank containers or ISO tanks
    
  • Fuels: Bulk tanker or shipload
    
  • By-products: Bulk bags or palletized drums
    

Quality Control (IndiaUnbox Protocol)

• In-house NABL-accredited labs for ASTM and BIS standards testing
  
• Spectroscopic and chromatographic analysis for petrochemicals
  
• Batch-level CoA and SGS/Intertek pre-shipment inspection
  
• Product tracking via blockchain-enabled supply chain (Reliance initiative)
  
• IMO 2020 compliance checks for bunker fuel
  

Price Drivers

• Crude oil price fluctuations (Brent/WTI-linked)
  
• Currency exchange rates impacting export competitiveness
  
• Global demand cycles in polymers, fuels, and aromatics
  
• Freight and logistics surcharges (VLCC, chemical tankers)
  
• Regulatory costs for IMO, REACH, and GHS compliance
  

Buyer Confidence Signals

• Jamnagar is the world’s largest single-location refinery and petrochemical hub.
  
• Backed by Reliance Industries’ global supply chain, offering reliability and scalability.
  
• Integrated SEZ-DTA operations ensure domestic and export-ready supply chains.
  
• Supplies to 70+ countries with proven regulatory compliance and premium quality.
  

Preferred sourcing base for fuel, petrochemicals, and downstream polymers across Asia, EU, and Africa.