Snapshot

Why Paradeep PCPIR is iconic:
The Paradeep Petroleum, Chemicals & Petrochemicals Investment Region (PCPIR) in Odisha is a strategic mega industrial hub planned over 284 sq. km, anchored by Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)’s 15 MMTPA refinery and petrochemical complex. It is one of India’s four PCPIRs, offering world-class infrastructure, feedstock security, and port connectivity, aimed at making Eastern India a major hub for petrochemicals, plastics, and specialty chemicals.

Industrial edge:

• Paradeep PCPIR is designed as an integrated energy and chemicals corridor with refineries, polymer plants, and downstream industrial estates.
  
• Houses IOCL’s Refinery and Petrochemical Complex producing polypropylene, MEG, PTA, and other key feedstocks.
  
• Strategic location on India’s east coast with a deep-water port at Paradeep for crude imports and product exports.
  
• Focus on plastics, textiles, fertilizers, and downstream chemical MSMEs to create a complete manufacturing ecosystem.
  

Scale:

• IOCL Paradeep Refinery: 15 MMTPA
  
• Petrochemical capacity: ~700 KTPA Polypropylene (PP) and 357 KTPA Monoethylene Glycol (MEG)
  
• PCPIR investment target: ₹2.77 lakh crore (US$33B), with focus on downstream chemical parks and plastics clusters.
  

Product Range

Category	Key Products
Refined Products	Diesel, gasoline, ATF, LPG, naphtha
Petrochemicals	Polypropylene (PP), Polyethylene (future), MEG, PTA
Basic Chemicals	Benzene, toluene, xylene, ethylene glycol
Downstream Plastics	Injection molding, blow molding, woven sacks, packaging materials
Industrial Chemicals	Fertilizer intermediates (urea, ammonia), solvents, additives
By-Products	Sulphur, petroleum coke, propylene

Cluster Strengths

Feature	Details
Mega PCPIR Region	284 sq. km of integrated refinery-petrochem-chemical facilities
IOCL Anchor Investments	IOCL’s refinery and polypropylene/MEG plants
East Coast Advantage	Paradeep deep-water port handles VLCCs; gateway for ASEAN exports
Dedicated Downstream Parks	Plastics parks and chemical estates for MSME and downstream industries
Strategic Connectivity	Rail, road, and coastal shipping connectivity with Eastern India
Government Support	Odisha PCPIR Policy with tax incentives, plug-and-play land allotment

Materials & Sustainability

Key Inputs: Crude oil, natural gas, catalysts, chemical intermediates, feedstock for fertilizers and plastics.

Sustainability Edge:

• Integrated Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) and Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) systems
  
• Focus on bio-based and recycled polymers in downstream sectors
  
• IOCL Paradeep refinery uses residue gasification for low emissions
  
• Green corridors and solar integration in industrial estates
  

Cluster Infrastructure

• Anchor Units:
  
  • IOCL Paradeep Refinery (15 MMTPA)
    
  • Polypropylene Unit (700 KTPA)
    
  • MEG & PTA Plants
    
• Downstream Industrial Areas:
  
  • Paradeep Plastic Park (120 acres)
    
  • PCPIR downstream estates for specialty chemicals, textiles, and fertilizers
    
• Port Infrastructure:
  
  • Paradeep Port (deep-draft, VLCC handling)
    
  • Rail link to Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC)
    
• Institutions:
  
  • CIPET Bhubaneswar (Plastics training & R&D)
    
  • Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT) collaborations
    
  • Odisha Skill Development initiatives for chemical engineers
    

Compliance & Certifications

• ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001-certified anchor plants
  
• REACH & GHS compliance for EU exports
  
• BIS and ASTM standards for polymers and chemical products
  
• Responsible Care certification for sustainable chemical production
  
• SEZ-level customs & logistics support for export-driven units
  

Production Timelines & MOQs

Product Type	Sampling Lead Time	Bulk Lead Time	MOQ Guidance
Polypropylene (PP)	1 week	3–4 weeks	25 MT (container)
MEG/PTA	1–2 weeks	3–5 weeks	50 MT+ bulk
Naphtha & Fuels	1 week	Ongoing	5,000–10,000 MT
Industrial Chemicals	1–2 weeks	3–5 weeks	25–50 MT per SKU
Plastics & Packaging Products	2 weeks	4–6 weeks	5,000+ finished units

Branding & Packaging

• Branding: QR-coded product labels, GS1-compliant traceability for polymer bags
  
• Packaging:
  
  • Polymers: 25 kg export bags, jumbo bags, palletized containers
    
  • Chemicals: ISO tanks, HDPE drums, bulk tankers
    
  • Industrial fuels: Bulk shipping in tankers or cargo vessels
    

Quality Control (IndiaUnbox Protocol)

• NABL-accredited labs for petrochemical purity testing (GC, HPLC)
  
• SGS/Intertek inspection for bulk shipments
  
• Polymer melt flow index (MFI), density, and tensile testing
  
• Batch traceability via ERP-integrated QR labels
  
• Regular IMO & BIS compliance audits for product and shipping safety
  

Price Drivers

• Crude oil and natural gas prices (feedstock cost)
  
• Logistics costs for East Coast vs. West Coast shipping
  
• Port handling charges and coastal shipping advantages
  
• International polymer and chemical demand cycles
  
• State incentives and tax benefits under PCPIR policy
  

Buyer Confidence Signals

• Paradeep PCPIR is India’s first fully planned petrochemicals hub in Eastern India.
  
• IOCL’s investments make it a secure feedstock base for downstream manufacturing.
  
• Offers low logistics costs for exports to ASEAN, East Asia, and African markets.
  
• Dedicated Plastic Park encourages MSMEs and downstream value chains.
  

Backed by Odisha’s proactive industrial policy and single-window clearances.