An engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract has been awarded for the construction of a 250tpd chlor-alkali plant project in Karaikal, India.
The contract was awarded to Nuberg EPC, by Chemfab Alkalis, a chemicals manufacturer based in Vandalur, Chennai, India. Nuberg, on the other hand, is a global EPC and turnkey project management company headquartered in Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
The project will reportedly be Nuberg’s very first greenfield caustic soda project in India.
Features and expectations for the 250tpd chlor-alkali plant project in Karaikal
The 250tpd chlor-alkali plant project in Karaikal will feature a bi-polar membrane that uses electrolysis system technology. The bipolar membrane cell technology electrolyzer will be environmentally friendly and in continuous evolution.
The advanced technology will enable the plant to easily upgrade to the attest of development in the future. The technology’s advantage is that it does not require a large maintenance area.
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Upon completion in approximately 22 months’ time, the chlor-alkali plant project in Karaikal is expected to produce a wide array of industrial chemical products. These products include hydrochloric acid, soda ash lye, as well as sodium hypochlorite. Additionally, the plant will also produce caustic soda and anhydrous sodium sulfate.
Thereafter, the products will be available for use in the aluminum industries, textile industries as well as water industries. Additionally, the products will be available to the paper and pulp industries.
Remarks on the project
The Managing Director of Nuberg EPC spoke about the project. AK Tyagi said that the project would serve as an exemplary example. More so, of the company’s local knowledge as well as global project execution expertise.
In recent times, the company has successfully delivered several projects worldwide. Therefore, it is without a doubt, that the plant’s development, is literally, in good hands.
