Gujarat Alkalies selects Chematur Engineering for hydrogen peroxide project

Swedish firm will offer technology, know-how & basic engineering services for setting up GACL's 14000 MTPA hydrogen peroxide plant in Dahej

Gujarat Alkalies selects Chematur Engineering for hydrogen peroxide project
Rakesh Rao Mumbai
Last Updated : Sep 19 2016 | 4:09 PM IST
Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Ltd (GACL) has appointed Chematur Engineering AB, Sweden, to provide technology and engineering services for its upcoming hydrogen peroxide plant in Dahej (Gujarat).

Swedish firm will offer technology, know-how & basic engineering services for the establishment of hydrogen peroxide plant, while IBI Chematur Engineering & Consultancy Ltd, Chematur Engineering’s JV in India, will provide detailed engineering and project management services for the project.

In July this year, Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals had announced the approval the establishment of 14000 metric tonne per annum (MTPA) hydrogen peroxide plant at Dahej with an investment of Rs 143 crores. The plant is expected to be operational by the first quarter of financial year 2018-19.

Hydrogen peroxide, an environment-friendly chemical, is mainly used as a bleaching agent in the paper & pulp industry. It is a key raw material in the production of bleaching agents, such as sodium percarbonate and sodium borate, for laundry detergents. In addition, it is also used is other industries such as wastewater treatment, organic peroxides, medical and cosmetics.

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First Published: Sep 19 2016 | 4:06 PM IST

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