thyssenkrupp nucera has commissioned a major 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 (NaOH), with a production capacity of up to 675 metric tons per day of 100% NaOH. It is described as one of the largest single-train chlor-alkali plants in India.
Kutch Chemical selected thyssenkrupp nucera's latest BM Generation 6+ technology for the project. The facility uses five electrolyzers based on that platform. Each electrolyzer can produce up to 135 metric tons per day of 100 percent NaOH, which the companies say makes each unit the highest-capacity single electrolyzer currently installed in India. Operation of the electrolyzers has started successfully.
Production and supply
The new plant will support Kutch Chemical's production activities and strengthen its supply to the domestic market. Kutch Chemical will use the caustic soda and chlorine produced at the facility for its own production processes and for sales in the Indian market. The plant therefore adds capacity tied both to the company's internal chemical operations and to its external supply role.
Under the project, thyssenkrupp nucera provided engineering services, proprietary technology and equipment, as well as support during start-up and commissioning. The scope included commissioning assistance as the plant moved into operation.
Longstanding cooperation
The cooperation between Kutch Chemical and thyssenkrupp nucera began in 2017. Since the implementation of the initial chlor-alkali plant, thyssenkrupp nucera has supported the progressive expansion of the Gujarat facility in line with the customer's growth plans. The latest commissioning continues that sequence of capacity additions.
Kutch Chemical Industries Limited is a company of the Goyal Group of Industries and 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.
Kiran Joseph, CEO of thyssenkrupp nucera India, said the project highlights the importance of efficient and reliable chlor-alkali technology for customers expanding their production capacities. He said Kutch Chemical's selection of the BM Generation 6+ technology builds on a platform designed to further improve efficiency and reliability in chlor-alkali production, and that thyssenkrupp nucera is 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, adding that the company is pleased to build on the longstanding cooperation.