Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Rajasthan on Tuesday April 21, where he will dedicate to the nation India’s first greenfield integrated Refinery-cum-Petrochemical Complex at Pachpadra in Balotra and address a public gathering, according to an official statement.
The landmark project, developed as a joint venture between Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited and the Rajasthan government, has been established with an investment of over Rs 79,450 crore and is designed with a capacity of 9 Million Metric Tonnes Per Annum (MMTPA).
Described as a major milestone in India’s energy and petrochemical sector, the state-of-the-art complex integrates refining and petrochemical production, with a petrochemical capacity of 2.4 MMTPA. The refinery also features a high Nelson Complexity Index of 17.0 and petrochemical yields exceeding 26%, aligning with global efficiency and sustainability benchmarks.
Officials said the project is expected to significantly strengthen India’s energy security and reduce dependence on imports by enhancing petrochemical self-sufficiency. “This integrated complex marks a transformative step in building a resilient and future-ready energy ecosystem,” the statement said.
The refinery is also expected to act as an anchor for the development of a petrochemical and plastic park in the region, boosting downstream industries and ancillary sectors. Authorities highlighted that the project will generate substantial employment opportunities and contribute to the socio-economic development of the region.
The April 21 event will mark the formal commissioning of the ambitious project, positioning Rajasthan as a key hub in India’s expanding petrochemical landscape.
