thyssenkrupp nucera has commissioned a chlor-alkali plant for Kutch Chemical Industries Limited at Padana in Gujarat, India, with an annual production capacity of 220,000 metric tons of caustic soda (NaOH).
The unit is designed to produce up to 675 metric tons per day of 100% NaOH and is described in the announcement as one of the largest single-train chlor-alkali plants in India. For the project, Kutch Chemical selected thyssenkrupp nucera's BM Generation 6+ technology.
Five electrolyzers in operation
The facility deploys five electrolyzers, each able to produce up to 135 metric tons per day of 100 percent NaOH, which thyssenkrupp nucera says makes each unit the highest-capacity single electrolyzer currently installed in India. Operation of the electrolyzers has started.
thyssenkrupp nucera's scope covered engineering services, proprietary technology and equipment, as well as support during start-up and commissioning.
Output for captive use and domestic sales
Kutch Chemical will use the caustic soda and chlorine produced at the site in its own production processes and sell volumes in the Indian market. The company says the plant supports its production activities and strengthens supply to domestic customers.
A cooperation dating to 2017
Kutch Chemical Industries, 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 two companies began cooperating in 2017. Since the first chlor-alkali plant was implemented, thyssenkrupp nucera has supported progressive expansion of the facility in line with the customer's growth plans.
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, and that choosing the BM Generation 6+ platform builds on a technology base designed to further improve efficiency and reliability.
Jai Prakash Goyal, Whole-time Director at Kutch Chemical India, said the successful commissioning is an important step for the company and supports its continued growth in the Indian market, adding that thyssenkrupp nucera combines proven chlor-alkali technology with extensive project execution expertise.