Thyssenkrupp Nucera partners with Chlorum Solutions for US chlor-alkali plant

Chlorum Solutions USA, a subsidiary of the Brazilian Chlorum Solutions Group, has partnered with Thyssenkrupp Nucera to develop its first US chlor-alkali plant in Casa Grande, Arizona. The plant addresses the need for decentralized chemical production and enhances supply chain resilience.

The project will modernize chemical manufacturing using advanced processes. The US company specializes in chlor-alkali plant construction and will use Thyssenkrupp Nucera’s skid-mounted technology.

The electrolysis specialist will oversee the engineering and procurement of the plant’s chlor-alkali electrolyzers using skid-mounted technology. This modular approach simplifies construction, reduces costs, and increases operational flexibility to meet local production needs, the partners said in a joint statement.

The Casa Grande plant will use Thyssenkrupp Nucera’s energy-efficient membrane technology, which the company claims has less environmental impact than traditional methods. By localizing production, the plant will eliminate the need to transport chlorine over long distances. Instead, it will produce sodium hypochlorite, hydrochloric acid and caustic soda directly from the salt, providing a reliable, safe supply to markets in Arizona and nearby areas.

Sachin Nijhawan, CEO of thyssenkrupp Nucera USA, said: “We are honored to be working with Chlorum Solutions USA on this groundbreaking project, which is focused on innovation using modular design. This collaboration with Chlorum Solutions USA sets a new benchmark for excellence in the chemical industry.”