Japanese company acquires Tata Steel's gas plant, will produce oxygen - air water India acquires tata steel gas plant boosting industrial gas supply

Japanese company acquired the gas plant from Tata Steel will produce oxygen. Updated: Thu, 23 Oct 2025 23:24 (IST) Japan’s Air Water India has acquired Tata Steel’s gas plant, Jamshedpur. Both the companies have signed a 20-year agreement under which Air Water India will operate the plant. This plant will produce 1,800 tons of oxygen every day. This project will boost the industrial development of East and North India and will also benefit industries like semiconductors. File photo of Tata Steel. Jasan, Jamshedpur. Air Water India, the Indian arm of Japanese major Air Water, has acquired a major gas plant under construction at Tata Steel’s Jamshedpur plant. With this acquisition, a 20-year agreement was signed between the two companies, according to which Air Water India will operate and maintain the plant. This plant itself will start functioning this month, which will ensure uninterrupted supply of industrial gases to Tata Steel. Remove Ads Just Read News Industrial Development Will Gain New Momentum: Named “Air Water India Onsite Fourth Plant, Jamshedpur”, this large gas plant is located next to the steel plant of Tata Steel. About 1,800 tons of oxygen will be produced from here every day. In addition, important gases such as nitrogen and argon will also be produced in the plant. These gases will also be produced in liquid form to meet the increasing demand of various industries in East and North India. Benefits of Steel to Semiconductor: This project will not only strengthen the production of Tata Steel but it will also be an important milestone in the industrial development of East and North India. According to the company, this plant will contribute to the growth of traditional industries such as steel as well as emerging sectors such as semiconductors. This acquisition is an important part of Air Water’s strategy to expand its industrial gas business in India, further strengthening the company’s supply chain across key industrial sectors in the country. The project also reflects the growing cooperation between India and Japan in the field of advanced manufacturing and technology.