About Us

Brahmaputra Cracker and Polymer Limited (BCPL), the largest Petrochemical Complex in NER was successfully commissioned on 2nd January 2016. The plant was dedicated to the nation by Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi on 5th February 2016.
The plant at present is producing and transporting various grades of high-quality polymers across the county. Its products are widely accepted in the market. GAIL (India) Limited, its major shareholder is marketing the products of Brahmaputra Cracker and Polymer Limited.

Administration: Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Govt. of India

Units
The plant comprises of four workstations i.e. GDU Duliajan where Feed Natural Gas is received from M/s. Oil India Limited, Railway Siding where Naphtha received from M/s. NRL is unloaded, Lakwa GSU Cum C2+ Recovery Unit where Feed Natural Gas supplied by M/s. ONGC is processed and the main Petrochemical Complex at Lepetkata, Dibrugarh where polymers are being produced after processing the feedstocks.
Gas Dehydration and Compressor at Duliajan and Natural Gas Sweetening Unit Cum C2+ Recovery Section at Lakwa are approx. 48 Kms away from Lepetkata main Complex.
The Registered office is located at Guwahati, Assam.

Projects
Approval for setting up of Butene-1 & HPG-2 Units at Lepetkata Complex was accorded in the year 2019, the foundation stone of which was laid on 19 September 2019. The Butene-1 plant shall be a 10 KTPA plant producing Butene-1 using ethylene.
M/s Engineers India Limited (EIL) is the EPMC for the project. The construction works are progressing. The Projects are scheduled for completion in August 2025.

Vision
To emerge as a dominant petrochemical player in the northeast region, providing value to stakeholders, offering best-inclass products & services, contributing to economic growth while remaining environmentally conscious.
Mission
To establish significant presence in the north-east region in petrochemical sector by way of production / sourcing and marketing of quality products, deploying efficient distribution and marketing channels to cater to the needs of target customers.
Objective

To produce petrochemical products using natural gas, naphtha or any petroleum products as feedstock and devise an effective distribution system for the same in North-east region of India.

To develop market for petrochemical products,  mainly in North-east region of the country.

To relentlessly strive to exceed the expectations of the customers in delivering quality products through  use of state of the art technologies and implementation of best practices in the areas of operations, safety, health  and environment.

Brahmaputra Cracker and Polymer Limited is poised to emerge as dominant player in the field of Petrochemicals. Situated in Dibrugarh district, amidst lush tea gardens and the mighty river Brahmaputra flowing by the north bank of the town, the Petrochemical Complex is rooted in history of the state as the project is an outcome of the 1985 Assam Accord, aiming at the socio economic development of the entire North Eastern Region.

Chronology of Events at a glance:

  • October 2023

    9thOctober
    Shri Pranjal Changmai assumed charges as 5th Managing Director of BCPL .

  • February 2020

    01st February
    Shri Reep Hazarika took charge as 4th Managing Director of BCPL.

  • December 2019

    24th December
    The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the transfer of administrative control of BCPL from Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers to Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas.
    The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the feedstock subsidy to BCPL for 15 years of plant operation at an estimated cost of Rs. 4600 crores.

  • September 2019

    19th September
    Foundation Stone of HPG (2nd Stage) Plant laid by Hon’ble Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers.

  • August 2017

    100 % Capacity Utilization achieved for the 1st time with Polymer Production of 22,746 MT.

  • December 2016

    4th December
    GSU/C2+ Recovery Unit at Lakwa commissioned.
    Highest monthly polymer despatched (14066 MT).

  • November 2016

    ECU achieved 72 hours test run at 100 % Design Load. Utility Boiler-II commissioned at Captive Power Plant.

  • August 2016

    PPU achieved 72 hours test run at 100% Design Load. LLDPE/HDPE plant achieved 72 hours test run at 100% Design Load.

  • July 2016

    14th July
    Shri A K Singh took charge as 3rd Managing Director of BCPL.

  • June 2016

    30th June
    RCE-II approved by Ministry for Rs. 9965 Crore.

  • March 2016

    11th March
    Agreement signed with GAIL for marketing of BCPL Products and By-products.

  • February 2016

    5th February
    Dedication of BCPL Plant to the Nation by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
    21st February
    Successful run of LLDPE (Film Grade LL0220) for the 1st time at 100% Design Load.

  • January 2016

    2nd January
    With the commissioning of LLDPE/HDPE Unit, commissioning of entire Lepetkata Complex achieved.

  • November 2015

    25th November
    ECU commissioned.

  • August 2015

    Railway Siding Unit commissioned.
    30th August
    First Naphtha rake received from NRL and unloaded at Lepetkata.

  • June 2015

    GSU/C2+ Recovery unit and PPU commissioned. 1st invoicing of PP by BCPL.

  • April 2015

    GAIL Lakwa plant taken over by BCPL.

  • March-April 2015

    Bagging and Palletizing Units commissioned.

  • Year 2014

    Civil and structural works for the entire plant completed.
    16th October : Administrative Building inaugurated at Lepetkata.
    March
    Hydrocarbon charged at GDU, Duliajan and subsequently gas brought up to the battery limit of Petrochemical Complex, Lepetkata.
    Commissioning of following units achieved:
    Rich Gas and Lean Gas pipeline: Duliajan- Lepetkata – Duliajan.
    Gas Turbine Generator-I with Heat Recovery Steam Generator-I & Utility Boiler-I at Captive Power Plant.
    Plant Air, Instrument Air, Nitrogen Plant, Cooling Tower-I & II, Raw Water Treatment Plant and Demineralized Water Plant.
    BCPL received CRISIL A+/Stable credit rating.
    Revised financial closure achieved by closure of loan with Punjab National Bank (PNB) led consortium and loan agreement signed with State Bank of India ( SBI) for Rs. 1699 Crore.

  • Year 2013

    Pre-commissioning/commissioning activities started in Gas Dehydration Unit (GDU) Duliajan, Utilities & Offsite and GSU, Lepetkata.
    November
    Recruitment of 1st Batch of Non-Management Cadre employees.
    May
    Main Electrical Substation (SS-I) charged.

  • Year 2012

    Ordering completed for all Equipment, Machineries and Works.
    11th January
    Shri P N Prasad took charge as 2nd Managing Director of BCPL.

  • Year 2011

    Ordering completed for all the long lead/ critical items.
    16th November
    Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved Revised Project Cost Estimate (RCE-I).
    September
    Induction of CISF contingent at BCPL, Lepetkata.

  • Year 2010

    Construction of Bachelor Hostel-I & Guest House at BCPL Township and CISF Barracks & Armoury at CISF Township completed.
    29thJune
    Naphtha Sale & Supply Agreement signed with NRL.
    May
    Loan agreement signed with Oil Industrial Development Board (OIDB).

  • Year 2009


    9th December
    Shri J K Singh Teotia took charge as 1st Managing Director of BCPL.
    November
    Commencement of field Construction jobs.
    May-October
    Recruitment of 1st Batch of Graduate Engineer Trainees and Executive Trainees through open recruitment process.
    License Agreement signed with the Licensors for ECU, LLDPE/HDPE & PP Units.
    January
    M/s Lummus, USA appointed as licensor for Ethylene Cracker Unit (ECU).

  • Year 2008

    2nd September
    M/s Lummus Novolen, Germany and M/s INEOS, UK appointed as licensors for Polypropylene Unit (PPU) and Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)/High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Unit respectively. 22nd July
    Land acquisition completed for BCPL Plant, BCPL Township and CISF Township.

  • Year 2007

    15th October
    Gas Supply Agreement signed with ONGC.
    19th September
    Gas Supply Agreement signed with OIL.
    12th September
    Commencement of Business certificate issued.
    10th September
    Engineers India Limited appointed as Engineering & Project Management Consultant.
    9th April
    Foundation Stone of BCPL laid by then Hon’ble, Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh at Lepetkata, Assam.
    1st February
    1st Board meeting of BCPL held in New Delhi.
    8th January
    Brahmaputra Cracker and Polymer Limited (BCPL) incorporated as a Joint Venture (JV) company.
Leading the Organisation towards SUCCESS
SHRI M.V.IYER
SHRI SANDEEP KUMAR GUPTA
CMD, GAIL (India) Limited
Chairman
SHRI PRANJAL CHANGMAI
SHRI PRANJAL CHANGMAI
Managing Director

SHRI PRUTHIVIRAJ DASH
SHRI PRUTHIVIRAJ DASH
Director (Finance)
DR.Lakshmanan S, IAS
DR. Lakshmanan S, IAS
Secretary to Government of Assam,
Industries & Commerce Department
Director
Shri Bikram Kairi, IAS
Shri Bikram Kairi, IAS
District Commissioner, Dibrugarh
Director
SHRI RAKESH MISHRA
SHRI RAKESH MISHRA
Deputy Secretary
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Government Nominee Director
SHRI B.J PHUKAN
SHRI BHASKAR JYOTI PHUKAN
Managing Director
Numaligarh Refinery Limited
Director
SHRI B.J PHUKAN
SHRI A K NASKAR
Executive Director (PC-CO)
GAIL
Director
SHRI HIRDESH KUMAR
SHRI HIRDESH KUMAR
Executive Director (HR)
GAIL
Director
SMT MEENAXEE P MEDHI
SMT MEENAXEE P MEDHI
Chief General Manager (Marketing - PC)
GAIL
Director
SHRI ABHIJIT MAJUMDAR
SHRI ABHIJIT MAJUMDER
Chief General Manager (OSD)
OIL
Director

Shareholders : GAIL, Oil India, NRL, Assam Govt.
GAIL
GAIL (India) Limited is the main promoter having 70% of equity participation
OIL
OIL having 10% share and ONGC will supply Natural Gas
NRL
With a 10% share, NRL will supply Naphtha
Govt. Of Assam
Having a 10% share ,Govt Of Assam has provided us with extensive support
IMS Policy

We, at BCPL, are committed to provide continual improvement in Quality, Environment and Occupational Health & Safety management system practices and performances in line with BCPL’s Vision & Mission.

BCPL is devoted to deliver best in class products, value added services to achieve total customer satisfaction and is equally sensitive to protection of the environment by prevention of pollution, work related injury & ill health. We are committed to provide safe and healthy working conditions for all stakeholders by reducing OH&S risks by eliminating OH&S Hazards and adhering to all applicable legal and other requirements that relate to Occupational Health & Safety Hazards by active employee participation & consultation. BCPL is equally sensitive to protect environment through sustainable development activities.

This policy is communicated to all employees and any other person working for or on behalf of BCPL. This policy will be communicated to all interested parties, including the public upon reasonable request.

Rev. Date: 05.10.2020
Rev. No. 03

IMS Policy Rev. No. 3
Original ISO 9001 2015 Brahmaputra Cracker and Polymer Limited A Government of India Enterprise
Original ISO 14001 2015 Brahmaputra Cracker and Polymer Limited A Government of India Enterprise
Original ISO 45001 2018 Brahmaputra Cracker and Polymer Limited A Government of India Enterprise