Shivtek Spechemi Industries has announced a Rs 150 crore investment to build a greenfield specialty chemicals manufacturing complex at Pungam, Ankleshwar, Gujarat, adding 1,44,000 metric tonnes per annum of capacity across two phases. The Ankleshwar facility will sit alongside the company’s existing plants at Kurnool, Rajpura and Dahej.
The roughly 21-acre site is located on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, close to Hazira Port, giving it direct connectivity to freight corridors, raw material suppliers and export markets. Managing Director Amitt Nenwani said the investment supports the Government of India’s Viksit Bharat @2047 and Atmanirbhar Bharat manufacturing goals.
What Will Shivtek Spechemi Manufacture at Ankleshwar?
Phase 1, scheduled for commissioning by March 2027, will add 84,000 MTPA of capacity to manufacture pharma-grade hydrochloric acid, specialty feedstocks and specialty petrochemicals. Phase 2 will add a further 60,000 MTPA and establish pilot-scale facilities for methanol-to-gas and hydrogen fuel technologies aimed at the global shipping industry, alongside an expanded portfolio of petrochemical intermediates.
Why Does the Ankleshwar Location Matter?
The site’s position on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway and proximity to Hazira Port is central to the company’s logistics strategy, cutting transit times to ports and key industrial clusters. The proposed Bhadbhut Barrage Project is also expected to improve connectivity between the new site and Shivtek’s existing Dahej unit, allowing the two facilities to operate as an integrated manufacturing network rather than standalone plants.
Market Reaction and Industry Response
The announcement, first reported by Chemical Industry Digest and Manufacturing Today India, adds Shivtek to a wave of specialty chemicals investment in Gujarat’s Ankleshwar-Dahej-Hazira corridor, which has attracted capital from both domestic players and global majors this year. Once operational, the complex is expected to supply intermediates to pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, personal care, textiles, industrial coatings and water treatment industries, positioning Shivtek as a broader specialty inputs supplier rather than a single-product manufacturer.
What Happens Next?
Construction and commissioning of Phase 1 is targeted for completion by March 2027, with Phase 2’s clean-energy pilot facilities to follow. The company has not disclosed a commissioning date for Phase 2. The project is expected to generate direct and indirect employment in the Ankleshwar area while the company builds out its methanol-to-gas and hydrogen fuel technology pipeline for maritime customers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Shivtek Spechemi investing in its Ankleshwar plant?
Shivtek Spechemi Industries is investing more than Rs 150 crore to build a greenfield specialty chemicals complex spread across roughly 21 acres at Pungam, Ankleshwar, Gujarat.
What products will the new Ankleshwar facility produce?
Phase 1 will produce pharma-grade hydrochloric acid, specialty feedstocks and specialty petrochemicals; Phase 2 will add petrochemical intermediates and pilot methanol-to-gas and hydrogen fuel technologies.
When will the new facility be operational?
Phase 1, adding 84,000 MTPA of capacity, is scheduled for commissioning by March 2027. A timeline for Phase 2 has not been disclosed.
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