thyssenkrupp nucera has commissioned a chlor-alkali plant for Kutch Chemical Industries Limited in Padana, Gujarat, India, marking another step in the companies’ cooperation on chemical production capacity in the country.
The plant has an annual production capacity of 220,000 metric tons of caustic soda (NaOH). Its output capacity reaches up to 675 metric tons per day of 100% NaOH, according to the companies. thyssenkrupp nucera describes the facility as one of the largest single-train chlor-alkali plants in India.
Technology and scope
Kutch Chemical selected thyssenkrupp nucera’s BM Generation 6+ technology for the project. The plant uses five electrolyzers based on that platform. Each electrolyzer can produce up to 135 metric tons per day of 100% NaOH, which thyssenkrupp nucera says makes it the highest-capacity single electrolyzer currently installed in India. The electrolyzers have started operating.
thyssenkrupp nucera supplied engineering services, proprietary technology and equipment, and supported start-up and commissioning. The scope covers the technology platform and the operational launch of the facility.
Customer and market context
Kutch Chemical Industries Limited, part of the Goyal Group of Industries, is an Indian manufacturer and exporter of specialty and bulk chemicals. It operates an integrated chemical complex in Gujarat with activities in chlorination, nitration and dye intermediate products.
The new plant will support Kutch Chemical’s production activities and strengthen its supply to the domestic market. The company will use the caustic soda and chlorine produced at the facility in its own production processes and for sales in the Indian market.
The cooperation between Kutch Chemical and thyssenkrupp nucera began in 2017. Since the initial chlor-alkali plant, thyssenkrupp nucera has supported the facility’s progressive expansion in line with the customer’s growth plans.
Company comments
Kiran Joseph, CEO of thyssenkrupp nucera India, said the project highlights the importance of efficient and reliable chlor-alkali technology for customers expanding production capacity. He said Kutch Chemical’s choice of BM Generation 6+ builds on a technology platform designed to improve the efficiency and reliability of chlor-alkali production. Joseph added that the company was proud to contribute to the expansion project.
Jai Prakash Goyal, Whole-time Director at Kutch Chemical India, said thyssenkrupp nucera combines proven chlor-alkali technology with extensive project execution expertise, making it a trusted partner for the company’s expansion plans. He said the successful commissioning is an important step for Kutch Chemical and supports its continued growth in the Indian market, and that the company is pleased to build on the long-standing cooperation.