Huntsman launches water conservation project at Baroda plant

Huntsman’s water conservation plant aims at saving 76 KL/Day water by optimising pH analysis process in dye vessels

Huntsman Textile Effects, one of the global leaders in innovative and environmentally sustainable dyes, chemicals, and digital inks, has successfully implemented a water conservation process to improve water efficiency and reduce net-water usage at its Baroda facility. The initiative undertaken at the plant intends to save around 76 kilo litres of Reverse Osmosis water per-day, by modifying the phase sequence in the pH measurement program.

Water, being a significant aspect, is being extensively used throughout the textile processing operations. The amount of water used varies widely in the industry, depending on specific processes operated at the plant, equipment used, and policies concerning water use. This conservation project at the Baroda Plant will have a potential savings of ₹10 crore or $146,000 a year for the organisation.

Speaking on the development, Mark Devaney, Vice President Manufacturing and Operations Excellence, Huntsman Textile Effects said, “At Huntsman, we recognise our significant role in creating a more sustainable future and are committed to the well-being of the communities where we operate and protect the environment. We are continually looking for ways to improve the environmental footprint of our manufacturing sites and have been implementing numerous projects in recent years to reduce our water usage.”

“Our team has done a detailed assessment of the pH analysis process in dye vessels, mapping the existing water usage and potential conservation method. After a brief study and several brainstorming sessions,we were able to adjust the phase sequence, resulting in conservation of Reverse Osmosis water by almost 76 kilolitres of water per day.” said Kavishwar Kalambe, Site Director, Huntsman Textile Effects. This project directly contributes to Huntsman’s Horizon 2025 goals to reduce net water usage at facilities in water-stressed regions.

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