Gujarat Alkali Clarification On The Projects
Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Limited has given clarification on the project details;
1. Expansion of Caustic Soda Plant and installation of 65 MW Coal based Power Plant at Dahej; and
2. Updates on the establishment of Hydrazine Hydrate Plant at Dahej,
The company clarify the followings:
1. Caustic Soda Expansion from 785 MTPD to 1200 MTPD and installation of 65 MW Coal based Power Plant at Dahej: 65 MW Coal based Power Plant at Dahej :
| S.No | Particulars | Response |
| 1 | Rationale | To meet additional market demand of Caustic Soda and the Power Plant is for captive purpose. |
| 2 | Mode of financing | Internal accruals/surplus generated from internal operations and need-based gap, if any, shall be met from External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) or Rupee Term Loans |
| 3 | Investment required | Rs.825 Crores |
| 4 | The period within which the proposed capacity is to be added | 36 months from zero date, which is the finalization of a contract for Basic and Detailed Engineering. |
| 5 | Proposed capacity addition | 415 MT/Day (1,36,950 TPY) for Caustic Soda and 65 MW for Power Plant |
| 6 | Existing capacity utilization | About 94% |
| 7 | Existing capacity | 4,29,050 TPY for the Company as a whole |
2. 10,000 MTA (80%) Hydrazine Hydrate Project at Dahej:
| S.No | Particulars | Response |
| 1 | Rationale | To meet domestic demand, which is largely met through imports at present. |
| 2 | Mode of financing | Internal accruals/surplus generated from internal operations and need-based gap, if any, shall be met from External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) or Rupee Term Loans |
| 3 | Investment required | Rs.405.50 crores |
| 4 | The period within which the proposed capacity is to be added | 24 months |
| 5 | Proposed capacity addition | 10,000 MTA (80%) |
| 6 | Existing capacity utilization | Not applicable |
| 7 | Existing capacity | Nil |
