thyssenkrupp nucera has commissioned a chlor-alkali plant for Kutch Chemical Industries Limited in Padana, Gujarat, India. The facility has an annual production capacity of 220,000 metric tons of caustic soda (NaOH), or up to 675 metric tons per day of 100% NaOH, making it one of the largest single-train chlor-alkali plants in India.
The plant uses thyssenkrupp nucera’s BM Generation 6+ technology and operates five electrolyzers. Each electrolyzer can produce up to 135 metric tons per day of 100% NaOH. According to the supplier, this is the highest-capacity single electrolyzer currently installed in India. Electrolyzer operations have started successfully.
Kutch Chemical will use the caustic soda and chlorine produced at the facility in its own production processes and will also sell the output in the Indian market. The new plant is intended to support the company’s production activities and strengthen its supply to the domestic market.
Under the project, thyssenkrupp nucera provided engineering services, proprietary technology and equipment, and support during start-up and commissioning. The supplier said the project demonstrates the importance of efficient and reliable chlor-alkali technology for customers that are expanding production capacity.
Kiran Joseph, CEO of thyssenkrupp nucera India, said Kutch Chemical’s selection of the BM Generation 6+ platform reflects a focus on improving the efficiency and reliability of chlor-alkali production. He added that the company was proud to contribute to the successful completion of the expansion project.
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 implementation of the initial chlor-alkali plant, the supplier has supported the progressive expansion of the facility in line with the customer’s growth plans.
Jai Prakash Goyal, Whole-time Director at Kutch Chemical India, said the successful commissioning is an important step for Kutch Chemical and supports its continued growth in the Indian market. He said the company was pleased to build on the long-standing cooperation, adding that thyssenkrupp nucera combines proven chlor-alkali technology with extensive project execution expertise.
The project extends a relationship that has focused on incremental capacity at the Gujarat complex. Kutch Chemical’s integrated operations include chlorination, nitration and dye intermediates, and the company will use the new plant’s caustic soda and chlorine in its own production as well as sell output in India.