Deepak Chem Tech’s Rs 8,500 crore Gujarat petrochemical project gets EAC support
Deepak Chem Tech Limited has moved significantly closer to building one of India’s largest private-sector phenolics and polycarbonate projects after receiving recommendation for environmental clearance from the Expert Appraisal Committee. The proposed Deepak Chem Tech Bharuch petrochemical project at Padariya village in Gujarat’s Bharuch district involves an investment of around Rs 8,500 crore and will strengthen domestic production of several import-dependent petrochemical products.
The project will manufacture nearly 15.9 lakh tonnes annually across 18 product categories including phenol, acetone, bisphenol-A and polycarbonate. Among the major capacities planned are 4,50,000 TPA of phenol, 2,84,220 TPA of acetone and 1,75,000 TPA of polycarbonate. The project also includes hydrogenation products and several specialty intermediates linked to downstream plastics and industrial applications.
The proposed facility will include a 90 MW captive thermal power plant and draw water from the GIDC Dahej supply network. Deepak Chem Tech has committed more than Rs 100 crore toward environmental management infrastructure along with recurring annual environmental expenditure. The clearance conditions also mandate continuous online emissions monitoring and VOC leak detection systems.
The importance of the Deepak Chem Tech Bharuch petrochemical project lies in India’s continued dependence on imported phenol derivatives and engineering plastics. The project is expected to strengthen domestic value chains linked to automotive, electronics and consumer durable manufacturing. The company’s existing integration with Deepak Phenolics and long-term propylene supply arrangements further improve project economics.Indian Petroplus analysis suggests the Bharuch investment could position Deepak Group among India’s leading integrated phenolics producers while supporting the government’s import substitution strategy in high-value petrochemicals.