Praxair India, a Linde subsidiary, started commercial operations at its air separation unit in Patancheru, Hyderabad, Telangana, on October 14, 2023. The facility will produce 250 tonnes of gases daily, including liquid medical oxygen, nitrogen, and argon, for healthcare, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors. The project was approved by the Telangana government in April 2022.

RC Kaushik, Head of Sales, Healthcare & AT, Linde-India said, “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 and efficiently.”

Anirudh Gharote, Executive Director, Praxair India said, “We were focused on completing the construction within the stipulated 18-month timeframe, despite challenges along the way which impacted the import of critical equipment. We are proud that we were able to keep our commitment to the government.”