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Conceived
in the early 80's, the genesis of
Linear Alkyl Benzene (LAB) project
by Tamilnadu Petroproducts Limited
(TPL) could be traced back to the
Promoter's vision to propel the growth
of environmental friendly and bio-degradable
detergents in India serving as an
import substitution product. The emerging
economic environment in India offered
a very high potential for newer petrochemical
business, especially in the area of
business focussed on consumer requirements
in the country.
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in year 1984, TPL as part of its initial
pre-project activities, worked towards
identifying suitable location, obtaining
necessary governmental clearances, sourcing
of right technology, typing up of feedstock
and other raw materials and further
executing necessary technology / feedstock
agreements. TPL commissioned the LAB
Project successfully in April 1988 in
a record 22 months from the time of
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In 1989 a Modern Define Unit,
the first of its kind in Asia
with UOP know-how was installed
to improve the quality to adhere
to global standards.
In the year 1990, a 15,000 MTPA
Heavy Normal Paraffin unit was
commissioned to cater to the
requirements of Chlorinated
Paraffin Wax (CPW) manufacturers.
CPW finds extensive application
in Synthesizing Plasticisers.
In a couple of years time in
1992, TPL'S LAB Plant was the
first in the world to implement
Advanced Process Control in
association with M/s. Setpoint,
USA., increasing the LAB capacity
level to 85,000 MTPA. TPL's
LAB plant has since evolved
itself as a role model plant
in the LAB industry.
During the year 1995, TPL diversified
into manufacture of Epichlorohydrin
(ECH), a key raw material for
producing Epoxy Resins. Further
during year 2000, TPL as part
of consolidation of ECH business
acquired a 150 MTPD Caustic
Soda / Chlorine a plant which
uses the latest Membrane, cell
process.
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In
line with the changes required to
envision and remain with the time,
TPL has committed itself to adopting
the state of the art technology. During
the year 2001, TPL achieved a capacity
of 100,000 MTPA of LAB and further
is in an advanced stage of enhance
the LAB capacity to 120,000 MTPA in
the year 2003-04. The vision to grow
and maintain leadership in this business
is a silver lining to its business
philosophy.
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