Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilisers Ltd (TFL), part of the green energy solutions business of AM International, Singapore, achieved a global milestone in sustainable manufacturing with the start of commercial production of green soda ash, an ingredient used to make products of everyday use. The company achieved this breakthrough by leveraging cutting-edge carbon-capture technology to establish carbon-neutrality in the manufacture of soda ash.

Ashwin Muthiah, Founder & Chairman, AM International, Singapore, ceremonially launched the inaugural production batch of green soda ash at its plant in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu. It is the first company in the world to manufacture carbon-neutral soda ash. To produce green soda ash, TFL set up a CO2 recovery plant to capture carbon from coal used as fuel in its boiler for steam production. The carbon is converted into biomass fuel to eliminate fossil-fuel usage, thus achieving carbon-neutrality in the manufacturing process. Further, the company uses green ammonium, imported from Egypt, to produce its near-zero soda ash.

TFL is the sole and largest producer of Soda Ash in South India and has been at the forefront of innovation in its manufacturing practices. It has also been relentlessly pursuing its ESG goals and prides itself on using green technology. The company’s ground-breaking project to make near-zero soda ash is an endeavor to move away from the use of fossil fuels and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

It has built a prestigious list of customers due to its sustainable manufacturing practices and has already tied up with one of the world’s largest MNCs for the supply of green soda ash in the manufacture of detergents, and is optimistic about forging further partnerships. With its latest accomplishment, TFL has taken a step towards AM International’s commitment to the circular economy and a cleaner, more sustainable future.

Congratulating the TFL team, Muthiah said, “It is a matter of great pride to achieve this carbon-neutral milestone. It aligns with our ESG vision of producing greener product solutions for our customers with the larger goal of contributing to a cleaner environment. The R&D efforts have borne fruit, whereby TFL is able to capture CO2 from the flue gases of bio-mass boiler and reuse it to deliver a near-zero carbon effect, a move towards a circular economy.”

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