thyssenkrupp nucera has commissioned a chlor-alkali plant for Kutch Chemical Industries Limited at Padana in Gujarat, India, with an annual production capacity of 220,000 metric tons of caustic soda (NaOH).
The unit is rated at up to 675 metric tons per day of 100 percent NaOH, which the Dortmund, Germany-based technology supplier describes as one of the largest single-train chlor-alkali plants in India. Kutch Chemical selected thyssenkrupp nucera's BM Generation 6+ technology for the project, and the supplier provided engineering services, proprietary technology and equipment, along with support during start-up and commissioning.
Five electrolyzers, each rated at up to 135 t/d
The facility deploys five electrolyzers built on the BM Generation 6+ platform. Each can produce up to 135 metric tons per day of 100 percent NaOH, which thyssenkrupp nucera says makes it the highest-capacity single electrolyzer currently installed in India. Operation of the electrolyzers has started successfully.
Output for captive processes and domestic sales
The caustic soda and chlorine produced at the new plant will be used in Kutch Chemical's own production processes and sold in the Indian market. The company said the plant will support its production activities and strengthen its supply to domestic customers.
"This project highlights the importance of efficient and reliable chlor-alkali technology for customers expanding their production capacities," said Kiran Joseph, CEO of thyssenkrupp nucera India. He said the choice of BM Generation 6+ builds on a technology platform designed to further improve the efficiency and reliability of chlor-alkali production.
Cooperation dating to 2017
Kutch Chemical Industries Limited, 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 the two companies began in 2017. Since the implementation of the initial chlor-alkali plant, thyssenkrupp nucera has supported progressive expansion of the facility in line with the customer's growth plans.
"thyssenkrupp nucera combines proven chlor-alkali technology with extensive project execution expertise, making the company a trusted partner for our expansion plans," said Jai Prakash Goyal, Whole-time Director at Kutch Chemical India. He called the successful commissioning an important step for the company that supports its continued growth in the Indian market.