UditVani, Jamshedpur : Tata Steel has entered into a long-term, 20-year contract with Air Water India Private Limited for the operation and maintenance of its Air Separation Unit (ASU) located in Jamshedpur. The unit is currently undergoing stabilization and is expected to be handed over to Air Water in November 2025.
The contract was signed by Peeyush Gupta, Vice President (TQM, GSP & SC) of Tata Steel, and Kausik Mukhopadhyay, Managing Director of Air Water India Private Limited.
The onsite plant is designed to produce 1,800 tons per day of oxygen, alongside nitrogen, argon, and dry compressed air. These gases will primarily be used in Tata Steel’s Blast Furnaces and Steel Melting Shops, integral to the steel-making process.
This strategic partnership enhances the longstanding relationship between Tata Steel and Air Water, ensuring a reliable and efficient gas supply for Tata Steel’s operations. Leveraging Air Water’s extensive global expertise in cryogenic operations, including remote operational support and maintenance insights from their facilities in Japan, the collaboration aims to boost plant efficiency and operational excellence for years to come.
The contract highlights Tata Steel’s commitment to leveraging advanced technologies and partnerships to maintain high standards in production and operational sustainability at its Jamshedpur plant.
This partnership is expected to contribute significantly towards uninterrupted steel production while enhancing operational safety and environmental efficiency.
