HOCL Extends Kochi Phenol Plant Shutdown for Pipeline Testing and Maintenance

Hindustan Organic Chemicals has extended the temporary shutdown of its Phenol Plant located at Kochi, Kerala, until further intimation. The extension has been necessitated to facilitate the statutory testing of the BPCL LPG supply cross-country pipeline and to undertake shutdown-related maintenance activities in certain equipment and pipelines. The company had previously informed the exchange about a 10-day shutdown commencing from May 23, 2026.

The company submitted the intimation to BSE Ltd. on June 01, 2026. The communication was signed by Subramonian H, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer.

Shutdown Details

The following table summarises the operational status of the facilities at the Kochi site during the extended shutdown period:

Facility	Status	Reason
Phenol Plant	Extended shutdown until further notice	Statutory testing of BPCL LPG pipeline and maintenance
Hydrogen Peroxide Plant	Operational	—

The statutory testing involves the BPCL LPG supply cross-country pipeline, which is critical for the Phenol Plant's operations. Maintenance activities will focus on specific equipment and pipelines within the facility. Notably, the Hydrogen Peroxide Plant will remain in operation during this period, ensuring partial continuity of production at the Kochi site.

1 Day	5 Days	1 Month	6 Months	1 Year	5 Years
-0.99%	-7.06%	+30.15%	+37.43%	+17.71%	+7.69%

hindustan organic chemicals has announced a temporary shutdown of its Phenol plant located at Kochi, Kerala. The facility will remain closed for a period of 10 days starting from May 23, 2026. The company disclosed this information in a regulatory filing submitted on May 22, 2026.

The primary reason for the shutdown is to conduct statutory testing of the BPCL LPG supply cross-country pipeline. Furthermore, the management plans to utilize this downtime to perform maintenance activities on specific equipment and pipelines within the plant.

Operational Impact

While the Phenol plant operations are suspended, the company confirmed that its Hydrogen Peroxide Plant will remain in operation during this period. This ensures that production at the Hydrogen Peroxide facility continues without disruption.

The announcement was made in compliance with Regulation 30 read with Schedule III Part A para B of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The shutdown is a planned operational measure and does not indicate any long-term suspension of activities at the Kochi facility.