When did HOCL resume production at its Kochi phenol plant, and what triggered the recent shutdown?

HOCL resumed commercial production at its Kochi phenol plant effective June 12, following a temporary shutdown initiated on May 23 to facilitate statutory testing of Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd. (BPCL)'s LPG supply cross-country pipeline.

What is the annual phenol production capacity of HOCL's Kochi plant, and why is BPCL's LPG supply critical to its operations?

The Kochi phenol plant has a listed annual production capacity of 40,000 metric tons, and HOCL relies on BPCL as its primary supplier of bulk LPG, which serves as a critical feedstock for the plant’s operations.

India’s HOCL resumes production at phenol plant after temporary shutdown

Jun 12, 2026

Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd. resumed commercial phenol production at its Kochi plant on June 12 after a shutdown triggered by BPCL's LPG pipeline testing. The 40,000 metric ton per year facility relies on BPCL for critical feedstock supply.

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