INOXAP launches India’s first UHP liquid oxygen plant, boosting semiconductor and solar manufacturing while reducing imports and strengthening supply reliability.
INOX Air Products Private Limited (INOXAP), a prominent player in India’s industrial, medical, and electronic gases sector, has marked a major milestone with the commissioning of its first Ultra-High Purity (UHP) Liquid Oxygen facility at Hosur in Tamil Nadu. This development represents a significant step forward in strengthening the country’s advanced manufacturing ecosystem, particularly for emerging sectors such as semiconductor fabrication and solar cell production, which require highly specialized inputs.
The newly operational facility is capable of producing 6N grade Ultra-High Purity Liquid Oxygen, which corresponds to an exceptional purity level of 99.9999%. With a production capacity of 17 tonnes per day (TPD), equivalent to 500 Nm³ per hour, the plant is designed to meet the highly stringent quality standards demanded by precision-driven industries. The choice of Hosur as the plant’s location is strategic, as it is one of South India’s key industrial hubs, offering proximity to a growing cluster of high-technology manufacturing units. This positioning ensures efficient distribution and timely supply to customers operating in critical sectors.
Commenting on the achievement, Siddharth Jain, Managing Director of INOXAP, highlighted the company’s commitment to building indigenous capabilities that support India’s industrial growth. He emphasized that the establishment of this facility aligns with the broader vision of enhancing domestic manufacturing strength and reducing reliance on imported materials. According to him, the plant will play a vital role in supporting India’s ambitions of becoming self-reliant in advanced technologies, particularly in semiconductors and renewable energy components such as solar cells. He further noted that INOXAP continues to invest proactively to ensure that essential resources are readily available within the country to meet future demand.
A particularly notable aspect of this development is the indigenization of Ultra-High Purity Liquid Oxygen production. Until now, India depended heavily on imports to fulfill domestic requirements for this specialized gas. By enabling local production, INOXAP has not only reduced dependence on overseas suppliers but also ensured a more reliable and consistent supply chain for domestic manufacturers. This shift is expected to significantly cut down on lead times associated with imports and reduce vulnerability to global supply chain disruptions.
The facility’s capability to produce 6N grade liquid oxygen is especially critical for industries where even minimal impurities can impact production quality and efficiency. Semiconductor manufacturing and photovoltaic cell production, for instance, demand extremely high levels of purity to maintain precision and performance standards. By offering a dependable domestic source of such high-quality oxygen, the Hosur plant is set to enhance operational continuity for these industries, while also contributing to cost efficiencies and improved competitiveness.
Overall, the commissioning of this plant underscores INOXAP’s role in advancing India’s high-tech manufacturing landscape and supporting the country’s journey toward technological self-sufficiency.
