Essar is making a foray into the Petrochemicals business.

A petrochemicals complex is being built at Vadinar alongside Essar’s existing 10.5 MTPA refinery. Almost all the raw materials of the complex will be supplied from the expanded refinery to drive greater synergies; large parts of the existing infrastructure will also be used.

The complex will host a Naphtha Cracker plant and other units that can leverage on by-products generated from the expanded Essar Oil refinery . The product range will comprise various polymers, chemicals and valuable intermediates.

The petrochemicals complex will lead to Essar attaining complete integration in the Energy business and create unparalleled value for the Group.