# Tamilnadu Petroproducts to raise linear alkyl benzene capacity to 145 KTA

Tamilnadu Petroproducts approved augmenting its linear alkyl benzene plant from 120 to 145 kilo tonnes per year at an estimated cost of Rs 240 crore, with completion expected in about 24 months after approvals. The announcement was made on 30 March 2021.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2021-03-30
- Where: India
- Value: $32.4M (2.40B INR)
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 145 KTA (from 120 KTA)
- Products: linear alkyl benzene
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Tamilnadu Petroproducts](https://endata.com/companies/7791.md)

## Sources

- [newindianexpress.com](https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2021/Mar/30/tamilnadu-petroproducts-to-invest-rs-435-crore-for-capacity-expansion-revamp-of-mfg-plants-2283475.html), 2021-03-30: "The capacity would be increased from the existing 120 kilo tonnes per annum (KTA) of which about 90 per cent is utilised at present, to 145 KTA at an estimated cost of Rs 240 crore"

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