CPC industry faces headwinds in FY 2025
Petro Carbon and Chemicals Limited (PCCL) has recently received clearance from the Environment Clearance from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change to undertake a major expansion at its Haldia plant in West Bengal, including the installation up to 72,000 TPA of advanced carbon materials unit and a 48,000 TPA revamping of its Old Carbon Paste Plant.
These developments underscore the Kolkata-based company’s commitment to diversification, horizontal integration, and environmental compliance.
Further, PCCL’s subsidiary company has entered into a partnership, the entity is engaged in the carbon chemicals business. This strategic move broadens the group’s operational footprint and enhances its market offerings across adjacent product lines https://www.bseindia.com/.
The Calcined Petroleum Coke (CPC) industry has faced headwinds in FY 2025, primarily due to elevated raw material prices that could not be fully passed on to customers, leading to margin pressures across the sector, PCCL said on 16 May in an update on its expansion plans.
However, PCCL, owing to its agility and razor-sharp focus on cost control, has navigated these challenges effectively maintaining profitability and avoiding losses despite the difficult macro environment. This reflects the company’s operational strength and proactive management https://www.nseindia.com/.
PCCL’s environmental policy emphasizes regulatory compliance, resource efficiency, and pollution control. The new power plant not only bolsters energy security but also aligns with the group’s green initiatives. With demand for CPC set to grow alongside the aluminium and steel sectors, the company is well-positioned to scale up business responsibly and meet evolving industry needs.
PCCL is also actively exploring expansion into the carbon-based recycling industry. Substantial management efforts are being directed towards confirming the strategy and evaluating diversification into this space, which aligns with global sustainability trends and long-term market demand.
Looking ahead, PCCL plans to build on its infrastructure and leverage its strategic location to cater to both domestic and export markets. The Haldia unit, now equipped with captive power generation, stands as a robust hub for sustained carbon material supply in the region https://fieo.org/.
PCCL continues to maintain stable operational performance with production and sales volumes in line with historical figures. A significant portion of the company’s revenues comes from Marquee clients such as NALCO and Hindalco comprising a major part of its customer base. This reflects the company’s strong credibility, consistent quality and alignment with top-tier buyer in the industry.
In a regulatory disclosure dated 7 March 2025, PCCL announced the commissioning of a 10 MW 10 MW Waste Heat Recovery-based Captive Power Plant WHRB captive Power Plant at its Haldia factory on 6 March 2025.
This self-sustained energy infrastructure enhances the operational resilience of the facility, ensuring uninterrupted and cost- effective power for CPC production. The power plant is expected to optimize energy costs, reduce external power dependency, and support future capacity expansion. This move aligns with the company’s broader strategy of integrating energy and process efficiencies into its carbon manufacturing value chain https://sbi.com.in/.
Founded in 2007, PCCL specializes in the manufacture of Calcined Petroleum Coke (CPC), a critical raw material for the aluminium, steel, and carbon product industries. Operating from its integrated facility within the Haldia Dock Complex, the company’s capacity to produce 93,744 TPA of high-grade CPC using advanced rotary kiln technology. Its output is vital to sectors requiring high carbon content, such as aluminium smelting and specialty steel production. Fiinews.com
