thyssenkrupp Uhde lands big India chemical plant contract
RAS AL KHAIMAH, 4 days ago
thyssenkrupp Uhde, a global leader in chemical technology solutions, has been awarded a contract by Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals (GNFC) for the construction of a third Weak Nitric Acid (WNA-III) plant at Bharuch, Gujarat in India.
The project scope includes licensing, basic and detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-up services.
The new plant, with a capacity of 600 metric tons per day (MTPD) of weak nitric acid, will be based on thyssenkrupp Uhde’s advanced technology, ensuring high operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability.
As one of India’s largest nitric acid production facilities, the plant will incorporate Uhde’s proven EnviNOx technology, significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions by eliminating nitrogen oxides from the production process.
This contract marks another milestone in the three-decade-long partnership between thyssenkrupp Uhde and GNFC, which has already seen the successful execution of the WNA-I and WNA-II plants. The collaboration continues to reinforce trust, technical excellence, and innovation in India’s chemical sector.
Dr T Natarajan, IAS, Managing Director, GNFC, said: "We are excited to strengthen our market presence in India’s Weak Nitric Acid sector with this new plant based on thyssenkrupp Uhde’s advanced technology. Our existing nitric acid plants, also licensed by thyssenkrupp Uhde, have been instrumental in supporting the downstream sector."
"This expansion aligns with the ‘Make in India’ campaign while reinforcing our commitment to environmental sustainability," stated Natarajan.
Nadja Håkansson, CEO, thyssenkrupp Uhde, said: "We are proud to extend our collaboration with GNFC and contribute to their expansion plans. With our world-class technologies and project execution expertise, we continue to support sustainable and resource-efficient fertilizer production, ensuring long-term benefits for millions.”
The project will be executed by thyssenkrupp Uhde’s Indian subsidiary, a leading EPC and engineering consultancy firm with extensive experience across the petrochemical, refinery, fertilizer, and cryogenic storage sectors," stated Håkansson.
"With over 850 successful projects completed in the past four decades, thyssenkrupp Uhde India remains a key player in driving industrial growth in the region," she added.-TradeArabia News Service
