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India needs to cut reliance on imported feedstocks, says JP Nadda

Terming India's chemical and petrochemical industry a vital pillar of the country's economy, Union Minister J P Nadda on Friday said that there is a need to address the challenge of reliance on imported feedstocks. Addressing the 13th edition biennial international exhibition and conference, India Chem 2024, Nadda, who is the Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers, said that the country embraces innovation, sustainability and self-rise, the sector will play a pivotal role in realizing the vision of Viksit Bharat in 2047. The Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals in collaboration with FICCI organised the event on the theme of Advantage BHARAT: Indian Chemicals and Petrochemicals Paving the Future.' "Despite being successful, we must (also) address a significant challenge - the reliance on imported feedstocks. We must explore alternative feedstocks like biomass plastic waste and green hydrogen while also expanding domestic sources of natural gas and coal," Nadda said. Noting that

India needs to cut reliance on imported feedstocks, says JP Nadda
Updated On : 18 Oct 2024 | 5:06 PM IST

NCLT approves Haldia Petrochemicals scheme to revive Nagarjuna Oil Corp

Haldia Petro is planning to invest around Rs 50,000 cr to convert this refinery into a petrochemical complex

NCLT approves Haldia Petrochemicals scheme to revive Nagarjuna Oil Corp
Updated On : 18 Mar 2021 | 11:16 PM IST

EAC reviews Chennai Petroleum Corp's 9.0 MMTPA project in Tamil Nadu

The project would be an integrated state-of-the art modern refinery cum petrochemical complex, including a propylene unit to start with, Vaidya said

EAC reviews Chennai Petroleum Corp's 9.0 MMTPA project in Tamil Nadu
Updated On : 13 Sep 2020 | 7:28 PM IST

Taiwan co, Adani may join hands to set up Rs 400 bn petrochemical project

A MoU to be signed during Vibrant Gujarat summit next January

Taiwan co, Adani may join hands to set up Rs 400 bn petrochemical project
Updated On : 14 Jun 2018 | 1:20 AM IST