thyssenkrupp nucera has commissioned a chlor-alkali plant for Kutch Chemical Industries Limited at Padana in Gujarat, India. The facility has an annual production capacity of 220,000 metric tons of caustic soda (NaOH) and 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.
The plant is based on thyssenkrupp nucera’s BM Generation 6+ technology, which Kutch Chemical selected for the project. Five electrolyzers have been installed. Each unit can produce up to 135 metric tons per day of 100% NaOH, making it the highest-capacity single electrolyzer currently installed in India, according to the technology supplier. Operation of the electrolyzers has started successfully.
thyssenkrupp nucera’s scope included engineering services, proprietary technology and equipment, and support during start-up and commissioning. The company said the project underlined 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 choice of BM Generation 6+ gave it a technology platform designed to further improve efficiency and reliability in chlor-alkali production. He said the supplier was proud to contribute to the successful realization of the expansion project.
The new plant is intended to 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 site in its own production processes and sell volumes in the Indian market.
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 cooperation between Kutch Chemical and thyssenkrupp nucera began in 2017. Since the initial chlor-alkali plant was implemented, the supplier has supported the facility’s progressive expansion in line with the customer’s growth plans.
Jai Prakash Goyal, whole-time director at Kutch Chemical India, said thyssenkrupp nucera combined proven chlor-alkali technology with extensive project execution expertise, making it a trusted partner for the expansion plans. He said the successful commissioning was an important step for Kutch Chemical and supported its continued growth in the Indian market, and that the company was pleased to build on the long-standing cooperation.