Revived facility at Mangalore SEZ to boost domestic polyester raw material supply and market products under the G-Tex brand
GAIL (India) Limited has achieved a major milestone in its petrochemical expansion strategy with the successful commissioning of a 1.25 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) manufacturing plant at the Mangalore Special Economic Zone (MSEZ) in Karnataka.
The facility has been commissioned by GAIL Mangalore Petrochemicals Limited (GMPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of GAIL, marking a significant step in the company’s efforts to strengthen its presence in the downstream petrochemical sector.
Originally developed by JBF Petrochemicals Limited, the plant was acquired by GAIL in 2023 through the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP), following approval of the resolution plan by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT).
The commissioning follows an extensive revival and refurbishment programme involving engineering, technological and operational challenges.
The successful restart of the facility reflects coordinated efforts by GMPL’s management and technical teams, technology partners, consultants, contractors and other stakeholders involved in restoring the industrial asset.
With an installed production capacity of 1.25 million tonnes annually, the plant is expected to strengthen India’s domestic PTA manufacturing capabilities and improve the availability of a key raw material used by the polyester industry.
The additional domestic capacity is also expected to help reduce dependence on imported PTA and support downstream manufacturers operating in the textile, apparel and packaging sectors.
Purified Terephthalic Acid is an essential raw material used in manufacturing polyester fibre, yarn, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin and other polyester-based products.
These materials are widely used across industries, including textiles, clothing, consumer packaging and related manufacturing activities.
Located near New Mangalore Port, the plant benefits from dedicated logistics infrastructure designed to facilitate the movement of raw materials and finished products.
The strategic location is expected to support supply chain efficiency and improve connectivity with domestic and international markets.
GAIL will market PTA produced at the facility under the brand name G-Tex, leveraging its established marketing network and customer relationships.
The commissioning represents an important development in GAIL’s downstream diversification strategy and marks the revival of a previously distressed industrial asset into an operational petrochemical manufacturing facility.
The project is expected to contribute to the domestic polyester value chain by strengthening raw material availability and supporting India’s broader manufacturing ecosystem.
