9 November, 2026 19:57:39 IST 
Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Ltd. (GACL) has conducted the ground-breaking ceremony for a new 33,870-tpa phosphoric acid plant at its Dahej complex in Gujarat, marking the start of development of the project designated PPA-11.
The proposed facility will expand GACL’s phosphoric acid production capacity and strengthen its presence in the industrial chemicals sector. Senior company executives, employees and representatives of IBIC Engineering and Consultancy Ltd., the project’s detailed engineering consultant, attended the ceremony.
Phosphoric acid is a key industrial chemical used in the manufacture of phosphate fertilisers, food additives, pharmaceuticals, water-treatment chemicals and specialty chemical products. The addition of new capacity is expected to enhance GACL’s ability to serve these downstream markets.
IBIC Engineering and Consultancy is responsible for detailed engineering design for the project, including process engineering, equipment specifications, plant layout and related technical requirements.
While GACL has not disclosed the project’s capital investment, commissioning schedule or targeted end-use markets, the new phosphoric acid facility represents another step in the company’s strategy of expanding manufacturing capabilities and strengthening its participation in key industrial chemical value chains.
