Union Steel Minister H D Kumaraswamy has officially launched an air separation unit (ASU) at the Bokaro Steel Plant in Jharkhand, operated by Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL). The ASU, built with an investment of Rs 750 crore, was developed by INOX Air Products (INOXAP), which described the project as its largest ASU installation.
The new facility has the capacity to produce 2,150 tonnes per day (TPD) of industrial gases, including 2,000 TPD of gaseous oxygen, 150 TPD of liquid oxygen, 1,200 TPD of gaseous nitrogen, and 100 TPD of argon. The inauguration was attended by Minister of State for Heavy Industries and Steel, Shri Bhupathi Raju Srinivasa Varma, and SAIL Chairman, Shri Prakash Amarendu, alongside Siddharth Jain, Managing Director of INOX Air Products.
Siddharth Jain, Managing Director of INOXAP, emphasized the company’s commitment to meeting the growing gas demands of the steel industry, stating, “We will continue to invest and support the sector’s gas requirements.”
This marks INOXAP’s second ASU project with SAIL. INOXAP’s long-term onsite gas supply collaboration with SAIL began in 2008 with the establishment of its first cryogenic Air Separation Unit (ASU) on a BOO basis at the Bokaro Steel Plant. This was followed by the commissioning of another ASU at SAIL’s Salem Plant in 2011, with a capacity of 108 TPD.
Bokaro Steel Plant, operated by Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), is one of India’s largest and most advanced steel manufacturing facilities. Established in collaboration with the Soviet Union in 1964, the plant is located in Bokaro, Jharkhand, and plays a crucial role in India’s industrial growth.
With an integrated production process, it specializes in the manufacture of high-quality flat steel products used in sectors such as construction, automotive, and infrastructure. The plant continuously upgrades its technology to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and product innovation while contributing to the regional economy and employment.
INOX Air Products (INOXAP) is a leading industrial and medical gases company in India, providing essential gases such as oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and hydrogen to industries including healthcare, manufacturing, and energy. With over 60 plants across the country, INOXAP ensures a steady supply of high-purity gases for critical applications, including life-saving medical oxygen.
The company focuses on innovation and sustainability, integrating advanced cryogenic and air separation technologies to improve efficiency and reduce environmental impact. INOXAP plays a vital role in India’s industrial ecosystem, supporting sectors that rely on reliable and high-quality gas solutions.
