# Momentive Performance Materials plans silicone expansion in Oragadam, Tamil Nadu

Momentive Performance Materials India Pvt Ltd plans to expand its chemical unit in Oragadam, Tamil Nadu, increasing silicone production capacity from 1,104 MT/M to 3,029 MT/M. The project cost is estimated at ₹180 million and is in the planning stage as of January 2019.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2019-01-27
- Where: Oragadam, Sriperumpudur, Tamil Nadu, India
- Status: announced
- Capacity: from 1,104 MT/M to 3,029 MT/M (silicones)
- Products: silicones, silicone derivatives, specialty coatings, synthetic resins, additives, catalysts, sealants
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Momentive Performance Materials India Pvt Ltd](https://endata.com/companies/36917.md)

## Sources

- [chemicals.industry-report.net](https://chemicals.industry-report.net/2019/01/27/momentive-performance-chemicals-plans-expansion-programme/), 2019-01-27: "The project involves expanding production facilities of silicone from 1104 MT/M to 3029 MT/M."

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