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GAIL, RCF to Build 1.27 MMTPA Urea Plant in Maharashtra
GAIL and RCF, two big Indian companies, decided to work together to build a new factory that makes urea, a fertilizer used on farms.
The factory will be in the Vidarbha area of Maharashtra and will use natural gas from a big pipeline.
It will produce 1.27 million tonnes of urea each year, which is a lot of fertilizer.
The project is part of India’s plan to make more food and use less imported fertilizer.
Both companies said they are excited about the partnership and hope it will help farmers and the economy.
GAIL and RCF signed a MoU to jointly set up a gas‑based urea plant in Maharashtra.
The plant will have a capacity of 1.27 million metric tonnes per annum and will be located in Vidarbha along GAIL’s MNJPL pipeline.
The project will be operated through a special purpose vehicle (SPV) and aims to meet India’s growing fertilizer demand.
The partnership aligns with India’s National Investment Policy for Urea‑2026 and supports energy security and Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Senior executives from both companies, including Deepak Gupta and S. Shivakumar, attended the signing ceremony.
- Who
- GAIL (India) Limited and Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited
- What
- Signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly establish a gas-based urea plant
- Where
- Vidarbha region, Maharashtra, India
- When
- Not specified
- Why
- To meet growing fertilizer demand, reduce import dependence, and support India’s National Investment Policy for Urea‑2026 and Atmanirbhar Bharat
Key facts
- Project Type
- Gas-based urea plant
- Capacity
- 1.27 million metric tonnes per annum
- Location
- Vidarbha, Maharashtra
- Parties
- GAIL (India) Limited and Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited
- SPV
- Special Purpose Vehicle
Quotes
S. Shivakumar
CMD of Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited (RCF)
“The proposed fertilizer project aligns with GAIL’s strategy of creating long-term value through natural gas utilization and contributing to India’s energy security objectives. We are pleased to partner with RCF, a leading fertilizer company with proven expertise in the sector. This collaboration combines GAIL’s strengths in the natural gas value chain with RCF’s rich experience in fertilizer manufacturing and project execution. Further, this partnership between GAIL & RCF is aligned with the Gov”
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“RCF is delighted to collaborate with GAIL for the development of this important gas-based fertilizer project in Maharashtra. The proposed project is expected to contribute significantly towards meeting the growing fertilizer demand in the country, reducing import dependence and promoting industrial development in the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra. Leveraging RCF's extensive experience in fertilizer plant operations, project development and marketing, together with GAIL's robust gas”
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