Gujarat Alkali Clarification On The Projects
2018-12-17 Projects Chemicals & Petrochemicals Western India
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 |