Praxair India Private Limited, a Linde company, has officially begun commercial production at its air separation unit (ASU) located in Patancheru, Hyderabad, Telangana. The ASU, which commenced operations on October 14, 2023, has the capacity to produce a total of 250 tonnes per day of various gases, including liquid medical oxygen, nitrogen, and argon. These gases will be vital in serving the needs of the healthcare, pharmaceutical, and various industrial sectors within the region.
The construction of this significant ASU project was successfully completed within an impressive 18-month timeframe, beginning in April 2022 when Linde received official approval from the Government of Telangana.
RC Kaushik, Head of Sales, Healthcare & AT, Linde – India, stated, “The new Hyderabad ASU provides us with a manufacturing base in the key market of Telangana and will reduce dependency on supply from other states. With the startup of this plant, we will be well placed to match the growth expectations in this region and also cater to our healthcare customers and the expanding pharma sector in the state more effectively and efficiently.”
Anirudh Gharote, Executive Director, Praxair India Pvt Ltd, emphasized the commitment to completing construction within the stipulated 18-month timeframe despite facing challenges along the way, which impacted the import of critical equipment. He expressed pride in the team’s ability to fulfill their commitment to the Government.
Praxair India Private Limited operates as a subsidiary of Linde in India. Linde is a global leader in industrial gases and engineering with 2022 sales reaching $33 billion. The company is dedicated to making the world more productive by offering high-quality solutions, technologies, and services to support customer success and contribute to the sustainability, decarbonization, and protection of the planet.
Linde serves various end markets, including chemicals and energy, food and beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing, metals, and mining. Its industrial gases and technologies play a crucial role in applications such as clean hydrogen production and carbon capture systems for the energy transition, the provision of life-saving medical oxygen, and the supply of high-purity and specialty gases for electronics manufacturing. Additionally, Linde delivers advanced gas processing solutions that help customers expand their operations, enhance efficiency, and reduce emissions.
This new ASU in Hyderabad not only strengthens Linde’s presence in the Telangana market but also bolsters its ability to meet the growing demand for industrial gases and related services in the region, benefiting healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors as well as various industries across Telangana. The ASU’s efficient production capabilities will play a vital role in supporting the state’s economic development and sustainability efforts.
