Land allotment process has begun at the Rajasthan Petro Zone (RPZ) in Pachpadra, Barmer district, which is being developed by the Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation (RIICO).
The RPZ has been established near the upcoming HPCL Rajasthan Refinery (HRRL) and is expected to start commercial production soon. With the refinery nearing commissioning, investor interest in the nearby RPZ has increased.
The refinery’s downstream products will serve as raw materials for industries to be set up within the RPZ, particularly in the petrochemical and polymer sectors.
The first phase of RPZ development will focus on downstream industries based on LLDPE and HDPE raw materials. The utilisation of refinery by-products within the RPZ will help reduce transportation needs and improve operational efficiency for both the refinery and associated industries.
RIICO has initiated land allotment under the Direct Allotment Scheme–2025, issuing offer letters for 11 polymer-based industrial plots, which are expected to attract investments of around ₹65 crore.
In addition, 25 entrepreneurs have signed MoUs with the Government of Rajasthan under the Rising Rajasthan initiative to establish petrochemical and plastic units, involving an estimated investment of ₹200 crore and generating local employment.
To support technically qualified entrepreneurs who lack sufficient capital, RIICO is constructing eight plug-and-play factory sheds within the RPZ. Each unit is valued at about ₹3 crore. These facilities aim to enable smaller enterprises to start production operations efficiently. Ensuring a reliable feedstock supply from the refinery has been identified as a key priority.
The RPZ is located about 12 km from the refinery and is connected to the Amritsar–Jamnagar Expressway and National Highway 25.
The project is expected to attract industries involved in plastic and polymer processing, rubber and PU manufacturing, technical textiles, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals, which will use feedstocks such as propylene, benzene, toluene, and butadiene.
