Praxair Commences Production at Air Separation Unit in Hyderabad.

Praxair India, a Linde company, has officially commenced commercial production at its state-of-the-art air separation unit (ASU) in Patancheru, Hyderabad. This new facility is set to play a crucial role in serving the needs of various sectors, including healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and industry, by producing 250 tonnes per day of essential gases, such as liquid medical oxygen, nitrogen, and argon.

Remarkably, the construction of this ASU was successfully completed within a remarkably tight 18-month timeframe, commencing in April 2022 when Linde secured official approval from the Government of Telangana.

RC Kaushik, Head of Sales, Healthcare & AT, Linde – India, shared his perspective on the significance of the new ASU in Hyderabad. He 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."

Anirudh Gharote, Executive Director of Praxair India, highlighted the challenges faced during construction, including issues related to the import of critical equipment. Despite these obstacles, the company successfully adhered to the stipulated 18-month construction timeline, reaffirming its commitment to meeting the region's growing demand for essential gases and pharmaceutical needs.

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