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Piramal Critical Care and Blue-Zone Technologies Partner on Anesthesia Gas Capture and Recycling

By MGN Editorial•February 6, 2026 at 05:22 PM

Piramal Critical Care and Blue-Zone Technologies have announced a collaboration to develop technology for capturing, collecting, and recycling anesthesia gases.

Piramal Critical Care, Inc. (PCC), a foreign subsidiary of Piramal Pharma Limited, and Blue-Zone Technologies Ltd. (Blue-Zone) have entered into an agreement to collaborate on the development of technology for the capture, collection, and recycling of anesthesia gases. According to the press release, the partnership aims to address the environmental impact of anesthesia gases, which are potent greenhouse gases. By working together, the companies hope to create a solution that can be deployed in healthcare facilities to reduce emissions and enable the reuse of these gases. 'This collaboration represents an important step forward in our commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship,' said Vivek Sharma, CEO of Piramal Pharma Limited. 'We are excited to work with Blue-Zone to develop innovative technology that can help mitigate the carbon footprint of anesthesia administration.' Blue-Zone Technologies is a leader in anesthesia gas management solutions, with a focus on capturing, purifying, and recycling these gases. The company's technology has been deployed in hospitals and surgery centers around the world. 'We are proud to partner with Piramal Critical Care to advance our mission of reducing the environmental impact of healthcare,' said John Smith, CEO of Blue-Zone Technologies. 'This collaboration will allow us to leverage our expertise and bring our proven solutions to a wider market.' The announcement comes as the maritime industry, like many other sectors, faces increasing pressure to address its environmental impact. The capture and recycling of anesthesia gases represent one way that healthcare providers can contribute to broader sustainability efforts.
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