Indian Chemical News (ICN), an online news media covering Chemicals, Petrochemicals, and Energy sector is organising a session on Efficient and Sustainable Water Treatment for Chemical Plants on May 9 at Hotel Hyatt Place, Bharuch. 

The session is part of a 2-day conference titled “Gujarat Chem & Petchem Conference 2025” on May 8-9, 2025 at Hotel Hyatt Place, Bharuch, Gujarat. The theme of GCPC 2025 Conference 2025 is Viksit Gujarat: Viksit Bharat@2047. Please register as a delegate for the conference by clicking on the link (https://www.indianchemicalnews.com/gcpc-2025/register.php). 

The main objective of the conference is to understand the fundamental issues of Chemicals and Petrochemicals plants in Gujarat and prepare a solution roadmap through various brainstorming sessions and presentations. Along with the Conference, there is an Expo where Exhibitors are displaying their latest innovations, technologies, and other offerings to enhance operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability of plants. 

Digital transformation and automation in chemical manufacturing revolutionize production by leveraging cutting-edge technologies to enhance efficiency, safety, and scalability. Automation systems, including robotics and programmable logic controllers (PLCs), streamline repetitive tasks, reducing human error and operational costs. The adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies—such as IoT sensors, big data analytics, and cloud computing—enables real-time monitoring of equipment, processes, and supply chains, optimizing performance and minimizing downtime. Chemicals/Petrochemicals manufacturers need to expedite the digitization and automation in order better overall performance of the plant.  

The session will talk about how the shift towards digitalization/automation enhances productivity, supports sustainable practices, and positions chemicals/petrochemicals manufacturers to meet global demand with agility and precision. 

Speakers for the session are: Jagdish Pranami, Associate Vice President, SRF; Kalimuddin, Vice President - Manufacturing Operations, ELANTAS Beck India; Sachin Srivastava, Vice President & Head - Operation Excellence, DFPCL; Mangesh Nawarange, Sales Director – Digital, Energy Industries, Process Automation, ABB India; Dhruval Khamar, Principal Lead, Digital Business & Strategy, Forbes Marshall; and Raj Shah, CEO, Coherent Market Insights. The moderator is Pravin Prashant, Executive Editor, Indian Chemical News. 

Points to be discussed during the session are: Current status of digital transformation in chemical and petrochemical manufacturing; Digital and automation blueprint of company/group; Shift towards digital services and business models; Streamlining production processes through digital transformation; Collaborative platforms to enhance product quality; tracking ESG goals with the use of digital technologies; and 5G usage in chemicals and petrochemicals.  

The conference is supported by Academia partner - Somaiya Vidyavihar University; Platinum partners - PremierTech Systems & Automation, ABB India, and Netradyne; Gold partners - Tvarit GmbH (Germany), SNF Flopam India, Alleima India, AMETEK Land Instruments International, BEIL, UPL University of Sustainable Technology, Forbes Marshall, Utthunga, Graphite India, Thermax, Gem Machinery & Allied Industries and Thermax; Associate partners - Flaminia Ecarb India, LAPP, Goodrick Gasket, and GD Waldner; Industry Association partners - Gujarat Chemical Association (GCA), Jhagadia Industries Association (JIA), Dahej Industries Association (DIA), Alkali Manufacturers Association of India (AMAI); and Knowledge partner - Coherent Market Insights.