Plant e-Inaugurated by Hon CM Thiru MK Stalin today
With a Liquid Oxygen manufacturing capacity of 150 TPD, the new plant takes INOXAP’s
total Liquid Qxygen production capacity in the State from 150 TPD to 300 TPD
The plant will fulfil the Oxygen demand of more than 100 hospitals and medical colleges
as well as cater to the industrial gas needs in the state
Built with an investment of INR 150 Cr, the new plant would strengthen INOXAP’s
leadership position in the country
Hosur, 18 th February 2023: Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru M K Stalin,today inaugurated a new Ultra-High Purity Cryogenic Medical Oxygen and Industrial Gases Plant, commissioned by INOX Air Products (INOXAP) at SIPCOT Phase II in Hosur,Tamil Nadu, with a manufacturing capacity of 200 Tons Per Day (TPD). INOXAP is India’s largest manufacturer of Industrial & Medical Gases with a Liquid Medical Oxygen production capacity of 3400 TPD across its 47 operating locations. The Air Separation Plant, which was commissioned in just 20 months, will produce ultra-high purity cryogenic medical oxygen and industrial gases including Liquid Nitrogen & Liquid Argon.
With a potential to produce 150 Metric Tonnes of Liquid Oxygen per day, the plant now takes INOXAP’s current Liquid Oxygen manufacturing capacity in the State from 150 Metric Tonnes to 300 Metric Tonnes per day. The new plant will help to fulfil the oxygen demand of more than 100 hospitals in the state of Tamil Nadu, as well as cater to the industrial gases needs of various industries. Commissioned with a project outlay of Rs 150 Crores, the new plant will also generate 150 direct and indirect employment opportunities in the state.
With a storage capacity of 1000 Metric Tonnes and a robust distribution infrastructure,INOXAP can ably perform this critical task of Liquid Medical Oxygen supplies with its fleet of 63 specialized Cryogenic Tankers having a total trunking capacity of 7.5 lakh litres of Oxygen. With the latest addition, INOX Group has further strengthened its commitment to serving the nation by ensuring an uninterrupted supply of medical oxygen as well as supporting the government’s vision of building a self-reliant India.
Commenting on the newly commissioned Air Separation Unit,Siddharth Jain, Director- INOX Air Products said, “We are grateful for the support extended by the Government of Tamil Nadu under the leadership of Hon’ble Chief Minister Thiru M K Stalin. The commissioning of the Ultra-High Purity Cryogenic Medical Oxygen and Industrial Gases Plant in Hosur marks a significant milestone for us in our journey of servicing the nation’s growth. Our latest addition enhances our ability to ensure a continuous supply of medical oxygen, support the state's healthcare infrastructure, create employment opportunities, and contribute to the state’s overall economic growth.Our team worked tirelessly to ensure the project is delivered on time, and I would like to thank everyone for their efforts. INOX Air Products is committed to supporting the government’s vision and contributing to the welfare of the nation.” INOX Air Products presently operates four gas plants in the state of Tamil Nadu, located in Manali, Salem, Sriperumbudur, and Tirunelveli. With the addition of the fifth plant in Hosur, INOXAP's partnership with the state of Tamil Nadu will be further enhanced.