en.Wedoany.com Reported - The SHAKTI Group of Companies has commissioned a 178 tons per day (TPD) cryogenic air separation unit (ASU) in Karjan, Gujarat, India, to produce liquid oxygen (LOX), liquid nitrogen (LIN), and liquid argon (LAR). This significantly expands its industrial gas manufacturing capacity and strengthens its market position in western India.
Operated by Shaktishree Air Pvt. Ltd., the facility aims to enhance supply capabilities for the industrial and medical gas markets, meeting the growing demand for high-quality gases in sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, infrastructure, renewable energy, and advanced technology. As industrial production expands and new infrastructure projects accelerate, the need for reliable supplies of oxygen, nitrogen, and argon has increased substantially. By investing in large-scale cryogenic gas production, the company is entering the large-scale cryogenic liquid gas manufacturing segment to strengthen its market position and ensure reliable supply for customers.
The Karjan ASU serves a wide range of industries that rely on industrial gases for critical operations, including steel and metal processing, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, solar manufacturing, engineering and processing, infrastructure and construction, and advanced manufacturing. Industrial gases play a vital role in various applications such as welding, metal cutting, heat treatment, semiconductor manufacturing, pharmaceutical production, and medical oxygen supply. By increasing local production capacity, the company aims to improve supply conditions and provide better service support to customers in these industries.
In addition to increasing output, the new facility is expected to strengthen the group's regional distribution network and improve delivery responsiveness. Developed with a focus on operational reliability, supply resilience, and future scalability, the plant helps maintain a stable supply of oxygen, nitrogen, and argon to key industrial clusters in Gujarat and neighboring regions. Localized production will enable faster response times, higher logistics efficiency, and greater flexibility to meet customer demand.
Vipul Patel, Managing Director of SHAKTI Group, stated that the 178 TPD plant significantly enhances the company's ability to support key industries that play an important role in India's manufacturing growth, infrastructure development, and economic expansion. This investment also reflects the company's commitment to building a robust industrial gas infrastructure to support current market demand and future industrial expansion.
As India continues to invest in renewable energy, healthcare infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, and large-scale industrial projects, demand for industrial gases is expected to remain strong. The commissioning of this ASU enhances the company's ability to participate in this growth while ensuring a reliable supply of critical gases to industries in western India. This project also aligns with the company's long-term strategy to expand capacity, strengthen supply networks, and contribute to India's industrial ecosystem through reliable and scalable gas manufacturing infrastructure. Project information is sourced from manufacturingtodayindia.com.
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