One of the leading constituent laboratories of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), India, situated in Dehradun, the capital of Uttranchal state, on National Highway no. 72.
 

Established through an act of parliament in the year 1959, it started functioning initially at New Delhi in 1960 and finally at Dehradun since 1963. In pursuit of excellence it sought initial organisational help from Institut Francais du Petrole (IFP), France, the world renowned petroleum research organisation, under UNESCO programme during 1960 to 1964.
     

An ISO 9001 certified Institute since 1998, it is devoted to multidisciplinary areas of Research and Development in the down stream sector of hydrocarbon and related industry. The Institute has continued its efforts to grow into an internationally renowned R&D organisation, providing quality research and innovative technologies for the national and international market place. 

It has dedicated, experienced and qualified staff  of R&D Scientists and supported by highly skilled technical personnel.
 

It is equipped with comprehensive state-of-the-art R&D facilities including pilot plants.

Annual budget of the Institute is currently about Rs 18 Crores.
 

Institute is recognised by many Indian Universities to conduct research leading to Doctorate degree in chemical science and engineering subjects.