thyssenkrupp nucera has commissioned a chlor-alkali plant for Kutch Chemical Industries Limited in Padana, Gujarat, India. The plant has an annual production capacity of 220,000 metric tons of caustic soda (NaOH) 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.
The project uses thyssenkrupp nucera's latest BM Generation 6+ technology. The Dortmund, Germany-based company supplied engineering services, proprietary technology and equipment, and support during start-up and commissioning. The facility deploys five electrolyzers; each can produce up to 135 metric tons per day of 100 percent NaOH, which thyssenkrupp nucera described as the highest capacity for a single electrolyzer currently installed in India. The electrolyzers have started operation.
Output and market role
Kutch Chemical will use the caustic soda and chlorine produced at the site in its own production processes and sell output in the Indian market. The new plant will support its production activities and strengthen its supply to the domestic market.
Technology and project scope
According to thyssenkrupp nucera, the selection of BM Generation 6+ gives Kutch Chemical a technology platform designed to further improve the efficiency and reliability of chlor-alkali production. 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 added that Kutch Chemical is building on a platform intended to improve efficiency and reliability, and that thyssenkrupp nucera was proud to contribute to the expansion project.
The scope combined proprietary process technology and equipment with commissioning support. The plant's five electrolyzers are central to that scope, and their start-up marks the transition from construction and commissioning to operation.
Customer background
Kutch Chemical Industries, a company 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 implementation of the initial chlor-alkali plant, thyssenkrupp nucera has supported the progressive expansion of the facility in line with the customer's growth plans, according to the companies.
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 long-standing cooperation.