thyssenkrupp nucera to expand TGV SRAACL’s caustic soda plant in Andhra Pradesh

The project involves the installation of 3 additional electrolysers in addition to the 10 electrolysers that the plant currently deploys

TGV SRAAC Limited (formerly Sree Rayalaseema Alkalies and Allied Chemicals Ltd.) has appointed thyssenkrupp nucera to expand their caustic soda facilities in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. thyssenkrupp nucera will expand the caustic soda plant from the existing 1,000 tpd to 1,500 tpd. The scope of the contract covers engineering and proprietary supplies using the group’s e-BiTAC technology with Generation 7 elements.

The project involves the installation of 3 additional electrolysers in addition to the 10 electrolysers that the plant currently deploys. The scope of the project also includes setting up a new chlorine and a Waste Air Dichlorination System, and enhanced provision for the primary and secondary brine purification.

Speaking at the contract signing ceremony held at Kurnool, TG Venkatesh, TGV Group Chairman, expressed his happiness that the project had been signed. ‘This is a watershed project for us, especially since it involves expanding our plant significantly. We are convinced of the merits of thyssenkrupp nucera technology, and eagerly look forward to them delivering a state-of-the-art plant.’

thyssenkrupp nucera India’s Interim CEO and CFO Kiran Joseph, thanked the customer for their trust in thyssenkrupp nucera’s technology, plant engineering expertise, and the state-of-the-art supplies that will be supplied under the contract. ‘We are honoured to have been selected to implement this prestigious project, and our team looks forward to beginning implementation. We have always prided ourselves on our ability to offer ‘under-one-roof’ solutions including after-sales services for the chlor-alkali industry,’ Joseph said. thyssenkrupp nucera China’s CEO Keisho Cho expressed satisfaction that the project would soon be underway. ‘We are looking forward to supporting this landmark project with proprietary supplies, and working closely with our India office,’ he said.

For thyssenkrupp nucera India, the project serves to underscore the pre-eminent position they enjoy in the chlor alkali industry in India.

TGV SRAAC is the flagship company of the TGV Group. It is the leading producer of Chlor-Alkali products and also manufactures Castor Derivatives and Fatty Acids. It also operates a commercial Power Project of 28MW.