SRF Limited Scales Up in Odisha with ₹2,300 Crore Refrigerant Powerhouse

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May 2026: : SRF Limited is significantly ramping up its presence in Eastern India, transforming a previous commitment into a massive industrial leap. What began as an initial plan has now blossomed into a cornerstone of the state's industrial map, as the company revises its investment in the Gopalpur Industrial Park to a staggering ₹2,300 crore. This expansion is a key chapter in SRF’s broader ₹10,000 crore pledge to Odisha, signaling a new era for specialty chemicals in the region.

Following the acquisition of land within the Tata Steel SEZ, the board took a fresh look at the blueprint and decided to think bigger. The revised scope now features a 20,000 tons per annum HFO production facility, a 30,000 tons per annum HF plant, and a focus on high-value HF derivatives. These fourth-generation refrigerants and solvents will serve critical needs in the pharmaceutical and agro sectors, all while utilizing the company’s own "in-house, non-infringing technology."

Beyond the massive steel structures and pipelines, the human impact is where this story truly resonates. The project is expected to create approximately 20,000 direct and indirect jobs, breathing new economic life into the local community. The foundation stone, laid in September 2025, set a timeline that moves in careful stages, with the final phase slated for completion by February 2028.

Simultaneously, SRF isn’t taking its eye off its current operations. The board also greenlit an ₹88 crore expansion of its HFC capacity at Dahej. This move, which aligns with the Kigali Amendment, will see the company’s HFC capacity jump to 65,000 tons per annum within just a few months. By blending massive greenfield projects in Odisha with sharp, efficient upgrades in Dahej, SRF is positioning itself as a global leader in high-value manufacturing while keeping its feet firmly planted in the communities it serves.

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