Air Liquide India will invest in a new Air Separation Unit (ASU) and Cylinder Filling Station (CFS) in Bhagapura, Gujarat, marking its second such facility in the state. The company plans to build, own and operate the new units, with operations expected to begin in 2027.
The new plant will double Air Liquide’s production capacity in the region, adding to its existing operations in Jhagadia. The Bhagapura ASU will produce 200 tonnes of gases per day, while the associated filling station will handle around 1,000 cylinders daily. The project is intended to serve multiple sectors including automotive, battery, and electronics, as well as hospitals requiring medical gases.
Move towards renewable energy
In line with its global sustainability targets, Air Liquide plans to decarbonise the Bhagapura site by sourcing renewable energy starting in 2029. This aligns with Gujarat’s Wind-Solar Hybrid Power Policy.
Air Liquide India has operated in the country since 1996 and runs six production units across northern and western India. These facilities produce a combined 1,500 tonnes per day of oxygen, nitrogen, and argon gases.
Commenting on the expansion, Benoit Renard, Managing Director of Air Liquide India, said the company is more than doubling its capacity in Gujarat. “Being close to our customers, in order to provide a high level of reliability and quality in our services, will always be our priority,” he added.
