India’s demand for Toluene stands at about 650 TMT/year
Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri has launched Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited’s (MRPL) latest product, Toluene, a versatile aromatic hydrocarbon, plays a vital role in industries such as pharmaceuticals, chemicals, paints, and defense.
The product was launched during the Minister’s visit to the refinery, MRPL said on 13 Jan 2025.
With an annual production capacity of 40 TMT, MRPL’s Toluene facility exemplifies India’s progress toward self-reliance and global competitiveness in the petrochemical sector https://www.makeinindia.com/home/.
Toluene, India’s annual demand for Toluene stands at about 650 TMT, but domestic production currently is about 160 TMT. MRPL’s addition of 40 TMT per year will help bridge this gap, contributing to significant foreign exchange savings of approximately US$3 million annually https://www.bseindia.com/.
This initiative represents a major stride in reducing India’s dependency on imports while bolstering industrial and economic growth, in line with the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, said MRPL https://www.nseindia.com/ .
MRPL, under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, operates a 15.0 MMTPA refinery in Mangaluru, Karnataka, producing a range of petroleum products, including Naphtha, LPG, Diesel, Aviation Turbine Fuel, and Polypropylene.
Committed to sustainability and innovation, MRPL contributes to energy needs and social impact through CSR initiatives. It has been recognized for its innovations in Pharma ingredients and Plastic Circularity by MoPNG. MRPL also operates an Aromatic Complex and supports aviation fuel supply through its joint venture, Shell MRPL Aviation Fuels and Services Limited (SMA), across major Indian airports. Fiinews.com
