Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited (GNFC) reported a sudden leakage of Chlorine gas at its TDI-I Plant in Bharuch on February 14, 2026, around 21:17 hours. The incident triggered an automatic shutdown. The issue was contained within the premises with no external release or adverse impact. Normal operations were safely restored by 02:12 hours the following morning, with no loss of life or property damage reported.
Incident Notification and Containment
Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited (GNFC) has formally disclosed an operational incident occurring at its facility. On February 14, 2026, at approximately 21:17 hours, a sudden leakage of Chlorine gas was identified at the TDI-I Plant located in Bharuch.
As mandated by the plant’s integrated safety protocols, the incident immediately resulted in an automatic shutdown of the affected unit. Critically, management confirms that the leakage remained confined entirely within the plant premises. There was no gas release beyond the boundary, ensuring no adverse impact on the surrounding environment or community.
Operational Restoration and Impact Assessment
The company confirmed that the event resulted in no loss of life or damage to any property. Following successful remediation and safety checks, normal plant operations were safely restored by 02:12 hours on February 15, 2026.
In line with disclosure requirements, GNFC noted that the incident did not involve any loss requiring an insurance claim, nor did it cause a lasting impact on overall production or operations, as the situation was resolved swiftly.
Source: BSE