POTENTIAL SECTORS - Petrochemicals

The upsurge in global prices have catalysed investments in this sector. The Cochin Refineries Ltd, a highly profitable enterprise, with the capacity of 7 million tonnes provides feed stock for several downstream projects. Additionally, a large chemical terminal is being set up at Cochin to make imported feedstocks available.

Recommended Investment Options:

• Xylene extraction and Pure Terephthalic Acid (PTA)
• Polychloroprene
• Phthalic Anhydride
• Adipic Acid
• Nylon Tyre Cord
• Iso-Butyl Benzene
• Nitro Compunds of Benzene