New facility aims to strengthens the availability of industrial and medical gases in Andhra Pradesh
Capability to produce 5N Ultra-High-Purity Liquid Nitrogen supports solar and semiconductor applications, besides core manufacturing sectors
Mumbai, 6th October 2026: INOX Air Products Limited (“INOXAP”), India’s leading manufacturer of industrial and medical gases, [inaugurated its new 200 tonnes-per-day (“TPD”) Liquid Air Separation Unit (“ASU”) at Atchutapuram, Andhra Pradesh. The facility was inaugurated by Shri T. G. Bharath, Hon’ble Minister for Industries and Commerce, Government of Andhra Pradesh. Also present on the occasion were Shri Sundarapu Vijay Kumar Garu, Hon’ble Member of Legislative Assembly, Yelamanchili, Shri Pragada Nageswara Rao Garu, Chairman of the Andhra Pradesh Road Development Corporation (APRDC), along with Siddharth Jain, Managing Director, INOXAP.
Spread across 6.77 acres, the new facility will produce Liquid Oxygen (LOX), Liquid Nitrogen (LIN) and Liquid Argon (LAR), aiming to strengthen the availability of critical gases for Andhra Pradesh’s industrial ecosystem and medical oxygen for its healthcare infrastructure. It aims to support the requirements across pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, steel and metals, ferro alloys, chemicals, glass and engineering, alongside emerging solar and semiconductor applications. The facility can also be optimised to produce Ultra-High-Purity Liquid Nitrogen at 5N purity for specialised applications in solar and semiconductor manufacturing. By strengthening the supply of essential gases, the facility intends to also support the region’s industrial development and Andhra Pradesh’s Swarna Andhra 2047 vision.
Speaking on the occasion, Siddharth Jain, Managing Director, INOX Air Products Limited, said, “This facility reflects our confidence in Andhra Pradesh’s industrial potential and our commitment to building critical gas infrastructure ahead of demand. Industrial gases are a vital component of modern manufacturing, while medical oxygen is a critical component of healthcare delivery. Our first 200 TPD ASU in the State of Andhra Pradesh, at Atchutapuram, aims to strengthen the availability of both, supporting established industries and emerging applications in solar and semiconductors. It also aims to create employment opportunities across its operations and associated services. We thank the Government of Andhra Pradesh for its support as we deepen our presence in the State and contribute to its progress and prosperity.”
About INOX Air Products Limited (“INOXAP” or “the Company”)
INOXAP is the largest integrated industrial, medical & specialty gases company in India by revenue, with a market share of 22.4% as of Fiscal 2026. The Company offers a comprehensive portfolio of gases, equipment and services through a substantial manufacturing capacity of 5000+ tonnes per day of liquid gases delivered from more than 55 operating facilities. With its extensive operational network, and a diversified client base, INOXAP serves more than 1,800 small, medium and large manufacturing enterprises across multiple sectors, enabling customers to achieve their operational and strategic objectives. INOXAP takes pride in its 1845+ strong workforce, which forms a critical factor in maintaining quality and safety to strengthen our competitive position.
Established in 1963 as Industrial Oxygen Company Private limited in Maharashtra, the Company is one of the longest-standing participants in the Indian industrial gases industry. In 1999, the Company entered into a joint venture with Air Products & Chemicals Inc., USA, leading to the formation of INOX Air Products.. The joint venture remains till date, one of the longest standing Indo-American partnerships in the manufacturing sector.
For more information, write to: puneet.gupta@inoxap.com