thyssenkrupp nucera has commissioned a chlor-alkali plant for Kutch Chemical Industries Limited at Padana in Gujarat, India. The plant has an annual production capacity of 220,000 metric tons of caustic soda and can produce up to 675 metric tons per day of 100% NaOH, making it one of India’s largest single-train chlor-alkali plants, according to the supplier.
The facility uses thyssenkrupp nucera’s BM Generation 6+ technology and contains five electrolyzers. Each electrolyzer can produce up to 135 metric tons per day of 100% NaOH, which the supplier describes as the highest capacity of any single electrolyzer currently installed in India. Electrolyzer operations have started. The five units together align with the plant’s 675 metric tons per day capacity.
Scope and output
thyssenkrupp nucera provided engineering services, proprietary technology and equipment, and support during start-up and commissioning. Kutch Chemical will use the caustic soda and chlorine produced at the site in its own production processes and for sales in the Indian market. The new plant is intended to support the company’s production activities and strengthen its domestic supply. The commissioning covers the new production unit and its supporting systems.
Customer and project background
Kutch Chemical Industries Limited is part of the Goyal Group of Industries and 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 cooperation between Kutch Chemical and thyssenkrupp nucera began in 2017. Since the initial chlor-alkali plant was implemented, the supplier has supported progressive expansion of the facility in line with the customer’s growth plans.
For Kutch Chemical, the plant adds a source of caustic soda and chlorine for an integrated complex that already handles chlorination, nitration and dye intermediates. The company said the commissioning supports its continued growth in the Indian market and builds on its long-standing cooperation with thyssenkrupp nucera.
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 is building on a platform designed to further improve efficiency and reliability, and that thyssenkrupp nucera was proud to contribute to the expansion.
Jai Prakash Goyal, Whole-time Director at Kutch Chemical India, said thyssenkrupp nucera combines proven chlor-alkali technology with extensive project execution expertise and is a trusted partner for the company’s expansion plans. He said the commissioning is an important step for Kutch Chemical and supports its continued growth in the Indian market.