Snapshot

• Why this cluster is iconic:
  The Visakhapatnam–Kakinada PCPIR (Petroleum, Chemicals, and Petrochemicals Investment Region) is India’s first and one of its largest integrated petrochemical hubs, covering 640 sq. km in Andhra Pradesh’s coastal industrial belt.
  
• Strategic strength: Anchored by HPCL’s Visakh Refinery, ONGC, GAIL, and Andhra Petrochemicals, this hub integrates oil refining, petrochemical complexes, and downstream chemical units, making it a key global sourcing base for chemicals, polymers, and specialty plastics.
  
• Export focus: With Visakhapatnam Port and Kakinada Port nearby, this cluster is built to supply global markets in Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Europe.
  

Product Range

Category	Key Products
Basic Petrochemicals	Ethylene, propylene, butadiene, benzene, toluene, xylene (BTX).
Polymers & Plastics	HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE, PP, PVC resins, polyester chips.
Specialty Chemicals	Solvents, oxo-alcohols, acrylic acid derivatives, propylene oxide.
Industrial Chemicals	Caustic soda, chlorine, methanol, acetone, styrene.
Agrochemicals & Fertilizers	Ammonia, urea, nitrates, pesticides.
Downstream Products	Masterbatches, engineering plastics, laminates, packaging films.

Cluster Strengths

Feature	Details
India’s First PCPIR	Covers 640 sq. km with anchor investments of over ₹3 lakh crore.
Anchor Units	HPCL (Visakh Refinery), ONGC Petro Additions Ltd (OPaL tie-ups), GAIL, Coromandel International, Andhra Petrochemicals.
Industrial Integration	Refinery → Petrochemical → Polymer → Downstream plastic parks.
Port Connectivity	Dual port advantage: Visakhapatnam (major port) and Kakinada deep-water port.
Downstream Ecosystem	Plastics processing clusters (pipe, film, furniture, automotive).
Global Access	Built to serve ASEAN, Japan, Korea, Europe, Middle East markets.

Materials & Sustainability

• Feedstock Sources: Crude oil, naphtha, natural gas, LPG.
  
• Sustainability Focus:
  
  • Shift towards bio-based chemicals, circular plastics, and green hydrogen.
    
  • Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) systems and coastal effluent treatment plants.
    
  • Plastic recycling initiatives through Andhra Pradesh Plastic Park.
    
• Social Impact: Cluster generates 500,000+ direct and indirect jobs, boosting Andhra Pradesh’s industrial economy.
  

Cluster Infrastructure

• Industrial Layout:
  
  • HPCL Visakh Refinery Expansion (VRMP): Upgrading to 15 MMTPA capacity.
    
  • Petrochemical Complexes: Ethylene and propylene cracker units as feedstock anchors.
    
  • Kakinada SEZ: Focused on petrochemicals, agrochemicals, and renewable energy.
    
  • Plastic Parks: Kakinada and Visakhapatnam host dedicated plastics processing facilities.
    
• Institutions:
  
  • AP Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (APIIC): Land development and cluster management.
    
  • National Institute of Oceanography (NIO): Environmental monitoring.
    
  • R&D Units: HPCL R&D Centre and chemical testing labs.
    
• Connectivity:
  
  • Visakhapatnam International Airport (cargo), Visakhapatnam and Kakinada ports, rail corridors linked to Delhi–Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC).
    

Compliance & Certifications

• Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, REACH (for EU), GRS (for recycled plastics).
  
• Testing Facilities: Onsite chemical testing, polymer testing labs, hazardous waste monitoring.
  
• Government Support:
  
  • PCPIR Policy (GOI) and Andhra Pradesh Industrial Development Policy.
    
  • 100% FDI allowed in petrochemical and chemical sectors.
    
  • Incentives for Plastic Parks, Petrochemical SEZs, and renewable chemical units.
    

Production Timelines & MOQs

Product Type	Sampling Lead Time	Bulk Lead Time	MOQ Guidance
Base Petrochemicals	2 weeks	Continuous Supply	Tanker/ISO containers
Polymers & Resins	7–10 days	3–5 weeks	10–20 MT per order
Specialty Chemicals	2–3 weeks	4–6 weeks	5–10 MT per order
Plastics Downstream Products	10 days	3–6 weeks	5,000+ pcs/order

Branding & Packaging

• Branding:
  
  • Branded polymer resins (HDPE, PP) from HPCL, GAIL, Andhra Petrochemicals.
    
  • Private-label downstream plastic products for global buyers.
    
• Packaging:
  
  • Bulk packaging: Tanker trucks, ISO containers, FIBCs.
    
  • Retail packaging: 25kg bags, shrink-wrapped pallets, export drums.
    
• Marketing Narrative: Marketed as “Visakhapatnam–Kakinada PCPIR: India’s Integrated Petrochemical Gateway.”
  

Quality Control (IndiaUnbox Protocol)

• Chemical QC: Purity analysis, GC-MS, HPLC, polymer melt flow index testing.
  
• Safety QC: Hazard analysis, fire-safety compliance, REACH audits.
  
• Export QC: UN-approved hazardous goods packaging, container fumigation.
  

Price Drivers

• Crude oil and feedstock prices (global benchmarks).
  
• Freight and container handling charges at Vizag/Kakinada ports.
  
• Certification costs (REACH, GRS, EU compliance).
  
• Scale and customization (commodity vs specialty chemicals).
  

Buyer Confidence Signals

• Integrated PCPIR Infrastructure: End-to-end value chain from refinery to plastics park.
  
• Global-Grade Logistics: Dual-port connectivity ensures seamless exports.
  
• Government-Backed: Policy-driven hub with ₹3 lakh crore+ investments.
  
• Scalability: Designed for large-scale B2B buyers and long-term contracts.