PETROCHEMICAL

Redefining India’s Petrochemical Landscape

Madhya Pradesh is emerging as a leader in India’s transition to sustainable energy, driven by advancements in green hydrogen and petrochemical production. With abundant resources, strategic investments, and infrastructure like GAIL’s green hydrogen plant and BPCL’s petrochemical complex, the state is playing a pivotal role in achieving India’s energy independence and net-zero goals.

Key Highlights

#1

Ethane Cracking Unit in Sehore

1. GAIL is investing ₹50,000 crore to establish a 1.5 MTPA ethane cracking unit in Sehore

2. This facility will cater to India’s rising petrochemical demand, projected to triple to $1 trillion by 2040

#2

Coal Bed Methane (CBM) Production

1. Madhya Pradesh holds 9% of India’s coal reserves, with 7.7 trillion cubic feet (TCF) of prognosticated CBM resources and 3.64 TCF of established reserves

2. Two CBM blocks in Sohagpur (East and West) cover 995 sq. km, producing 0.64 million standard cubic meters per day (mscmd) of gas from over 300 operational wells

#3

Green Hydrogen Development

GAIL’s 10MW Green Hydrogen Plant in Vijaipur: A significant milestone in Madhya Pradesh’s contribution to clean energy, showcasing the region’s potential in green hydrogen production
#4

Natural Gas and Petrochemical Advancements

1. Vindhyan Basin Development: ONGC is set to commercialize gas production, making it India’s ninth producing basin. With reserves exceeding 62,044 cubic meters per day

2. BPCL Petrochemical Complex in Bina: A downstream petrochemical complex costing ₹49,000 crore, capable of producing 1,200 KTPA of ethylene and propylene and over 2,200 kilotons of petrochemical products annually

Why Invest in Madhya Pradesh?

Strategic Location

Centrally positioned for efficient transportation and distribution networks

Natural Resources

Significant reserves of gas, coal, and CBM for petrochemical and hydrogen production

Sustainability Commitment

Active participation in India’s green energy transition with initiatives like GAIL’s green hydrogen plant
Growing Demand

India’s expanding petrochemical market offers immense growth opportunities for investors