Linde India said that its board has approved the proposal for setting-up of a 250 tonnes per day (TPD) merchant air separation unit at Dahej, Gujarat, to secure growth in the gases business in Western markets and deliver cost savings.
The board has approved a capital expenditure of Rs 138.6 crores ($18.7 million) towards the construction of the new air separation plant, which will be set up at the company’s existing Dahej site, where the 110 tonnes per day air separation unit is in operation.
The new 250 tonnes per day air separation unit is expected to be commissioned by the end of October 2023.
Linde India is engaged in the production of industrial gases, providing a one-stop solution to all businesses for gas supply and related equipment and services.
It manufactures cryogenic and non-cryogenic vessels and also design and commission projects.