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Suvendu Inaugurates New Rs 6000 Crore Phenol And Acetone Plant In Haldia

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News18•14-10-2026, 13:48
Suvendu Inaugurates New Rs 6000 Crore Phenol And Acetone Plant In Haldia
- •Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari inaugurated a massive new phenol and acetone project by Haldia Petrochemicals with an investment of Rs 6,000 crore.
- •The newly built plant is expected to produce 345,000 tonnes of phenol and 215,000 tonnes of acetone annually using advanced technology.
- •This marks a major industrial investment in Haldia after almost two decades, bringing immense excitement to the industrial town.
- •Key dignitaries including Haldia Petrochemicals Chairman Purnendu Chatterjee and MD Navneet Narayan attended the grand inauguration event.
Key Questions Answered
The new phenol and acetone project by Haldia Petrochemicals involves a massive investment of Rs 6,000 crore.
The new industrial plant was inaugurated by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.
The plant is expected to produce 345,000 tonnes of phenol and 215,000 tonnes of acetone annually using a special oxidizer.





