Our Journey - Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Limited

2023

Signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Vedanta Ltd (Aluminium Business) for exploring
various business opportunities in the areas of Caustic-Chlorine and other allied businesses
Dispatches the first consignment of Food Grade Phosphoric Acid.
GACL marked a significant milestone with the first dispatch of import substitute products, namely Hydrazine Hydrate (80%) and Purified Phosphoric Acid (85%) from Dahej.
As part of the Caustic Soda capacity expansion, GACL successfully commissioned a new 700 MTPD Caustic Evaporation Unit (CEU), one of the largest capacity units in India.
GACL received a prestigious National Award for its Dahej Complex in the category of “Top Performer Designated Consumer for Chlor Alkali Sector of Perform Achieve & Trade (PAT) Cycle II under the National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency (NMEEE).”

2022

Honourable PM Shri Narendrabhai Modi dedicated GACL’s 1,05,000 TPA New Chloromethanes Complex, 785 TPD to 1310 TPD Caustic Soda Capacity Expansion, 10000 MTA Hydrazine Hydrate and GNAL’s 800 TPD Caustic Soda Plant along with a 130MW coal-based power plant at Dahej to the Nation.
Successfully bagged a US patent for an indigenous process for the production of the super speciality chemical Hydrazine Hydrate (H6N2O).
GACL signed a MoU with NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd. (NTPC-REL) to collaborate in the field of renewable energy and green chemicals.

2021

GACL signed aMoU with GAIL for setting up a 500 KLD Bioethanol plant in Gujarat
Awarded a joint patent for 20 years to GACL and CSIR for the invention entitled ‘An improved process for production of Hydrazine Hydrate
17th National Award of Institute of Cost Accountants of India for Excellence in Cost Management-2019 for the third consecutive year
Become the first company to get The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) licence for its product Ortho Phosphoric Acid.

2020

Commissioned another 12.5 MW Solar Power Project at Charanka, Gujarat raising the Company’s total Solar Power generation capacity to 35 MW
Stable Bleaching Powder (SBP) and Anhydrous Aluminium Chloride (AAC) capacity expanded by putting up 15,000 TPA SBP Plant and 16,500 TPA Plant at Dahej
1st Company to restart its production in COVID-19 time.

2019

Once again surpassed its historical level and achieved the highest-ever performance on Sales turnover, PBT, and PAT
Commissioned another 22.5 MW Solar Power Project at Charanka, Gujarat

2018

First Dispatch from 32000 TPA Poly Aluminium Chloride Plant of GACL’s Coelho Complex, Vadodara.
Increased Chloromethanes plant capacity from 37,950 TPA to 56,100 TPA at Vadodara
New 14000 TPA Hydrogen Peroxide Plant-III commissioned at Dahej.
Launched the book ‘Salt of The Earth-The GACL Saga’
GACL designated its one of the complexes at Vadodara as Coelho Complex in honour of its first Managing Director Late Mr S J Coelho
Commissioned a 15 MW Solar Power Project at Charanka, Gujarat
Replacement of 700 old generation II elements with more energy-efficient generation VB+ elements
Achieved highest-ever performance on Sales turnover, PBT and PAT.

2017

The company has upgraded its ERP with a SAP system
Phase – X of a 14.7 MW Wind Farm was commissioned raising the Company’s total windmill power generation capacity to 171.45 MW
In its continuous drive for technology upgradation, the Company has replaced 300 old generation II elements with more energy-efficient generation VB+ elements to manufacture Caustic Soda Lye at Dahej Complex

2016

Successfully developed indigenous technology for manufacturing Hydrazine Hydrate an import substitute product in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT), Hyderabad
Phase – IX of 21 MW Wind Farm commissioned.

2015

GACL-NALCO Alkalies & Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. Joint Venture company was formed between GACL and NALCO to put up an 800 TPD Caustic Soda Plant integrated with a 130 MW Coal based Power Plant at Dahej
Phase – VIII of the 10 MW Wind Farm commissioned
Constructed a 1.6 km pipeline from its Dahej plant to the railway yard at Dahej and became the first company to send Caustic Soda to the Southern and Eastern parts of India through the Railway from Western India.

2014

20,000 TPA Sodium Chlorate Project (an import substitute product) Commissioned at Dahej and became the first manufacturer of Sodium Chlorate in India
Phase – VI of 10.5 MW & VII of 10.5 MW Wind Farm commissioned.

2013

Phase – V of the 10.5 MW Wind Farm commissioned
Social and Corporate Governance Award (SCGA) – 2013 for Best Corporate Social Responsibility Practice awarded by Bombay Stock Exchange Ltd. (BSE), Mumbai
CHEMEXCIL Award 2010-11 awarded by Export Promotion Council, set up by the Ministry of Commerce & Industries, Government of India.

2012

Award for Excellence for 2011 in the field of Export Performance and Promotion from Federation of Gujarat Industries
National Safety Award for maintaining Excellent Safety Standards in the year 2010 by Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India
Phase – IV of the 10.5 MW Wind Farm commissioned at Kutch.

2011

Commissioned 15000 TPA Stable Bleaching Powder and Hydrogen Peroxide phase – III project at Dahej

2010

Commissioned Caustic Soda Expansion project at Dahej
Commissioned 21 MW Wind Farm project phase III at Malia Miyana, Rajkot

2009

Foundation stone laid for Hydrogen Peroxide phase – III, Stable Bleaching Powder and Caustic Soda Expansion project by then Hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat Shri Narendra Modi on 22 October, 2009
GACL commissioned phase – II of the 39 MW Wind Farm Project at Kutch
Commissioned Caustic Soda Flaking Unit – IV at Dahej

2008

23.75 MW phase – I wind Farm project commissioned at MotiSindhodi, Kutch on 13 February, 2008
An Anhydrous Aluminium Chloride project with a capacity of 16500 TPA is commissioned at Dahej
First in INDIA to adopt environment-friendly Sulphate Removal System(SRS) technology at Dahej
Commissioned Chlorine Evaporation unit at Dahej
GACL received the National Energy Conservation Award 2008 for the fifth consecutive time

2007

Hydrogen Peroxide phase – II project with a capacity of 12540 TPA commissioned at Dahej.
Poly Aluminium Chloride(PAC) project with the same capacity commissioned at Baroda.
Commissioned Caustic Soda Flaking Unit – III at Dahej
Unveiling a new logo in 2007.

2006

Acknowledging the significance of the Safety and Environment care, a separate Safety and Environment Cell is established.

2005

AIOE Industrial Relations Award for 2005-06 from All India Organization of Employers in the field of Industrial Relations, Social Security and Promotion of bipartism.
SCOPE (Standing Committee of Public Enterprises) National level Meritorious Award for Good Corporate Governance for 2004-05.
Commissioned Caustic Soda Flakes plant and Caustic Soda Evaporation unit at Dahej.

2004

GACL’s commitment to safety & concrete steps taken to realize it is recognized by the Green Tech Safety Silver Award – 2003-04 for the Dahej unit
The Baroda unit is bestowed with the Green Tech Environment Excellence Gold Award – 2003-04, for its excellent environment-friendly initiatives
GACL’s commitment to conserving energy gets national recognition in the form of the first National Energy Conservation Award
The Institute of Cost Accountants of India, (ICAI), erstwhile ICWAI, honour GACL with the first merit Award
Commissioned 16500 TPA Calcium Chloride project at Dahej.

2003

GACL’s commitment to safety & concrete steps taken to realize it is recognized by the Green Tech Safety Silver Award – 2003-04 for the Dahej unit
The Baroda unit is bestowed upon with the Green Tech Environment Excellence Gold Award – 2003-04, for its excellent environment-friendly initiatives

2001

Increased Hydrogen peroxide capacity to 12540 MTA by dedicating the Hydrogen Peroxide plant to the nation at Dahej

2000

Commissioned a Caustic Potash Flaking unit in Baroda

1998

With a view to stimulating the environment around and nurturing the environment, the Company developed the Green Belt Development project on a solid waste landfill site
Commissioned 300 TPD Caustic Soda and 90 MW Power project at Dahej
Commissioned Caustic Soda Prills / Flakes Plant at Dahej

1996

Broadens the product portfolio by commissioning the first 11000 TPA Hydrogen Peroxide project at Baroda

1995

The Phosphoric Acid plant started at Dahej with capacity of 26730 TPA
Commissioned Caustic Soda Prills Plant at Baroda

1994

Commissioned 16500 TPA Caustic Potash and 15000 TPA Potassium Carbonate project.
Further expanded capacity of Caustic Soda plant to 153500 TPA and Caustic Flaking unit to 53000 TPA
Completed second phase conversion of Mercury Cell Technology with eco-friendly Membrane Cell Technology.
Becomes a member of the Central Control Room jointly established by the Industries of Petrochemicals Complex area

1992

The R&D Department unlocks the path to the future by developing Sodium Ferro-cyanide in-house. The company introduces and markets the product successfully.
Completed expansion of Chloromethane plant with a total capacity of 21,120 TPA.

1990

Commissioned Sodium Hypochlorite unit at Baroda

1989

To reinforce its commitment to the environment, completed the first phase of conversion of Mercury Cell Technology with
eco-friendly Membrane Cell Technology

1988

Acknowledging the significance of the Safety and Environment care, a separate Safety and Environment Cell is established

1987

Acknowledging the 1987 significance of Research and Development establishes a separate setup for Research and development and secures approval from the Science and Technology Dept., Govt. of India.
Expanded the export horizons by sending Sodium Cyanide and Chloromethanes to countries like Australia, Netherlands, South Korea, West Germany, Japan, the USSR, and the UAE (Dubai).
Commissioned a 2,64,00TPA Caustic Soda Flaking unit

1986

Diversified product range by successfully commissioning a 10,560 TPA Chloromethane project

1985

To power future growth, jointly established Gujarat Industries Power Corporation Ltd along with corporations like GSFC, GNFC, and others.

1983

The Company widens its horizon by participating in B2B practices
The Hon’ble Ex-President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee and Hon’ble Ex-Chief Minister of Gujarat Late Shri Madhav Singh Solanki Commissioned the second stage expansion of the Caustic Soda plant

1982

Commissioned 2000 TPA Sodium Cyanide plant in Vadodara

1981

The first expansion of the Caustic Soda plant doubled our production capacity.

1976

GACL’s first Caustic Soda, Liquid Chlorine, an Hydrochloric Acid project went onstream with a capacity of 37425 TPA by adopting the mercury cell process.

1974

The dream takes a solid shape. The foundation stone of the Caustic Chlorine project was laid on 29 November, 1974

1973

The Journey gets on track as GACL gets incorporated on 29 March, 1973
The Caustic Soda plant shaping up

2023

Signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Vedanta Ltd (Aluminium Business) for exploring
various business opportunities in the areas of Caustic-Chlorine and other allied businesses.
Dispatches the first consignment of Food Grade Phosphoric Acid.
GACL marked a significant milestone with the first dispatch of import substitute products, namely Hydrazine Hydrate (80%) and Purified Phosphoric Acid (85%) from Dahej.
As part of the Caustic Soda capacity expansion, GACL successfully commissioned a new 700 MTPD Caustic Evaporation Unit (CEU), one of the largest capacity units in India.
GACL received a prestigious National Award for its Dahej Complex in the category of “Top Performer Designated Consumer for Chlor Alkali Sector of Perform Achieve & Trade (PAT) Cycle II under the National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency (NMEEE).”

2022

Honourable PM Shri Narendrabhai Modi dedicated GACL’s 1,05,000 TPA New Chloromethanes Complex, 785 TPD to 1310 TPD Caustic Soda Capacity Expansion, 10000 MTA Hydrazine Hydrate and GNAL’s 800 TPD Caustic Soda Plant along with a 130MW coal-based power plant at Dahej to the Nation.
Successfully bagged a US patent for an indigenous process for the production of the super speciality chemical Hydrazine Hydrate (H6N2O).
GACL signed a MoU with NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd. (NTPC-REL) to collaborate in the field of renewable energy and green chemicals.

2021

GACL signed aMoU with GAIL for setting up a 500 KLD Bioethanol plant in Gujarat
Awarded a joint patent for 20 years to GACL and CSIR for the invention entitled ‘An improved process for production of Hydrazine Hydrate
17th National Award of Institute of Cost Accountants of India for Excellence in Cost Management-2019 for the third consecutive year
Become the first company to get The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) licence for its product Ortho Phosphoric Acid.

2020

Commissioned another 12.5 MW Solar Power Project at Charanka, Gujarat raising the Company’s total Solar Power generation capacity to 35 MW
Stable Bleaching Powder (SBP) and Anhydrous Aluminium Chloride (AAC) capacity expanded by putting up 15,000 TPA SBP Plant and 16,500 TPA Plant at Dahej
1st Company to restart its production in COVID-19 time.

2019

Once again surpassed its historical level and achieved the highest-ever performance on Sales turnover, PBT, and PAT
Commissioned another 22.5 MW Solar Power Project at Charanka, Gujarat

2018

First Dispatch from 32000 TPA Poly Aluminium Chloride Plant of GACL’s Coelho Complex, Vadodara.
Increased Chloromethanes plant capacity from 37,950 TPA to 56,100 TPA at Vadodara
New 14000 TPA Hydrogen Peroxide Plant-III commissioned at Dahej.
Launched the book ‘Salt of The Earth-The GACL Saga’
GACL designated its one of the complexes at Vadodara as Coelho Complex in honour of its first Managing Director Late Mr S J Coelho
Commissioned a 15 MW Solar Power Project at Charanka, Gujarat
Replacement of 700 old generation II elements with more energy-efficient generation VB+ elements
Achieved highest-ever performance on Sales turnover, PBT and PAT.

2017

The company has upgraded its ERP with a SAP system
Phase – X of a 14.7 MW Wind Farm was commissioned raising the Company’s total windmill power generation capacity to 171.45 MW
In its continuous drive for technology upgradation, the Company has replaced 300 old generation II elements with more energy-efficient generation VB+ elements to manufacture Caustic Soda Lye at Dahej Complex

2016

Successfully developed indigenous technology for manufacturing Hydrazine Hydrate an import substitute product in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT), Hyderabad
Phase – IX of 21 MW Wind Farm commissioned.

2015

GACL-NALCO Alkalies & Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. Joint Venture company was formed between GACL and NALCO to put up an 800 TPD Caustic Soda Plant integrated with a 130 MW Coal based Power Plant at Dahej
Phase – VIII of the 10 MW Wind Farm commissioned
Constructed a 1.6 km pipeline from its Dahej plant to the railway yard at Dahej and became the first company to send Caustic Soda to the Southern and Eastern parts of India through the Railway from Western India.

2014

20,000 TPA Sodium Chlorate Project (an import substitute product) Commissioned at Dahej and became the first manufacturer of Sodium Chlorate in India
Phase – VI of 10.5 MW & VII of 10.5 MW Wind Farm commissioned.

2013

Phase – V of the 10.5 MW Wind Farm commissioned
Social and Corporate Governance Award (SCGA) – 2013 for Best Corporate Social Responsibility Practice awarded by Bombay Stock Exchange Ltd. (BSE), Mumbai
CHEMEXCIL Award 2010-11 awarded by Export Promotion Council, set up by the Ministry of Commerce & Industries, Government of India.

2012

Award for Excellence for 2011 in the field of Export Performance and Promotion from Federation of Gujarat Industries
National Safety Award for maintaining Excellent Safety Standards in the year 2010 by Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India
Phase – IV of the 10.5 MW Wind Farm commissioned at Kutch.

2011

Commissioned 15000 TPA Stable Bleaching Powder and Hydrogen Peroxide phase – III project at Dahej

2010

Commissioned Caustic Soda Expansion project at Dahej
Commissioned 21 MW Wind Farm project phase III at Malia Miyana, Rajkot

2009

Foundation stone laid for Hydrogen Peroxide phase – III, Stable Bleaching Powder and Caustic Soda Expansion project by then Hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat Shri Narendra Modi on 22 October, 2009
GACL commissioned phase – II of the 39 MW Wind Farm Project at Kutch
Commissioned Caustic Soda Flaking Unit – IV at Dahej

2008

23.75 MW phase – I wind Farm project commissioned at MotiSindhodi, Kutch on 13 February, 2008
An Anhydrous Aluminium Chloride project with a capacity of 16500 TPA is commissioned at Dahej
First in INDIA to adopt environment-friendly Sulphate Removal System(SRS) technology at Dahej
Commissioned Chlorine Evaporation unit at Dahej
GACL received the National Energy Conservation Award 2008 for the fifth consecutive time

2007

Hydrogen Peroxide phase – II project with a capacity of 12540 TPA commissioned at Dahej.
Poly Aluminium Chloride(PAC) project with the same capacity commissioned at Baroda.
Commissioned Caustic Soda Flaking Unit – III at Dahej
Unveiling a new logo in 2007.

2006

Acknowledging the significance of the Safety and Environment care, a separate Safety and Environment Cell is established.

2005

AIOE Industrial Relations Award for 2005-06 from All India Organization of Employers in the field of Industrial Relations, Social Security and Promotion of bipartism.
SCOPE (Standing Committee of Public Enterprises) National level Meritorious Award for Good Corporate Governance for 2004-05.
Commissioned Caustic Soda Flakes plant and Caustic Soda Evaporation unit at Dahej.

2004

GACL’s commitment to safety & concrete steps taken to realize it is recognized by the Green Tech Safety Silver Award – 2003-04 for the Dahej unit
The Baroda unit is bestowed with the Green Tech Environment Excellence Gold Award – 2003-04, for its excellent environment-friendly initiatives
GACL’s commitment to conserving energy gets national recognition in the form of the first National Energy Conservation Award
The Institute of Cost Accountants of India, (ICAI), erstwhile ICWAI, honour GACL with the first merit Award
Commissioned 16500 TPA Calcium Chloride project at Dahej.

2003

GACL’s commitment to safety & concrete steps taken to realize it is recognized by the Green Tech Safety Silver Award – 2003-04 for the Dahej unit
The Baroda unit is bestowed upon with the Green Tech Environment Excellence Gold Award – 2003-04, for its excellent environment-friendly initiatives

2001

Increased Hydrogen peroxide capacity to 12540 MTA by dedicating the Hydrogen Peroxide plant to the nation at Dahej

2000

Commissioned a Caustic Potash Flaking unit in Baroda

1998

With a view to stimulating the environment around and nurturing the environment, the Company developed the Green Belt Development project on a solid waste landfill site
Commissioned 300 TPD Caustic Soda and 90 MW Power project at Dahej
Commissioned Caustic Soda Prills / Flakes Plant at Dahej

1996

Broadens the product portfolio by commissioning the first 11000 TPA Hydrogen Peroxide project at Baroda

1995

The Phosphoric Acid plant started at Dahej with capacity of 26730 TPA
Commissioned Caustic Soda Prills Plant at Baroda

1994

Commissioned 16500 TPA Caustic Potash and 15000 TPA Potassium Carbonate project.
Further expanded capacity of Caustic Soda plant to 153500 TPA and Caustic Flaking unit to 53000 TPA
Completed second phase conversion of Mercury Cell Technology with eco-friendly Membrane Cell Technology.
Becomes a member of the Central Control Room jointly established by the Industries of Petrochemicals Complex area

1992

The R&D Department unlocks the path to the future by developing Sodium Ferro-cyanide in-house. The company introduces and markets the product successfully.
Completed expansion of Chloromethane plant with a total capacity of 21,120 TPA.

1990

commissioned sodium hypochlorite unit at baroda

1989

To reinforce its commitment to the environment, completed the first phase of conversion of Mercury Cell Technology with
eco-friendly Membrane Cell Technology

1988

Acknowledging the significance of the Safety and Environment care, a separate Safety and Environment Cell is established

1987

Acknowledging the 1987 significance of Research and Development establishes a separate setup for Research and development and secures approval from the Science and Technology Dept., Govt. of India.
Expanded the export horizons by sending Sodium Cyanide and Chloromethanes to countries like Australia, Netherlands, South Korea, West Germany, Japan, the USSR, and the UAE (Dubai).
Commissioned a 2,64,00TPA Caustic Soda Flaking unit

1986

Diversified product range by successfully commissioning a 10,560 TPA Chloromethane project

1985

To power future growth, jointly established Gujarat Industries Power Corporation Ltd along with corporations like GSFC, GNFC, and others.

1983

The Company widens its horizon by participating in B2B practices
The Hon’ble Ex-President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee and Hon’ble Ex-Chief Minister of Gujarat Late Shri Madhav Singh Solanki Commissioned the second stage expansion of the Caustic Soda plant

1982

Commissioned 2000 TPA Sodium Cyanide plant in Vadodara

1981

The first expansion of the Caustic Soda plant doubled our production capacity.

1976

GACL’s first Caustic Soda, Liquid Chlorine, an Hydrochloric Acid project went onstream with a capacity of 37425 TPA by adopting the mercury cell process.

1974

The dream takes a solid shape. The foundation stone of the Caustic Chlorine project was laid on 29 November, 1974

1973

The Journey gets on track as GACL gets incorporated on 29 March, 1973
The Caustic Soda plant shaping up

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GSTIN : 24AAACG8896M1ZX
CIN : L24110GJ1973PLC002247