Vedanta aluminium plant at Jharsuguda (Odisha) is now the largest in the world. With a 1.8 million tonne production capacity, it supplies high quality aluminium to India and 60 other countries.
The plant, which has been operational since 2007, operates the world's largest single-location aluminium smelter outside of China, with a substantial production capacity.
As of the fiscal year 2023-24, it has been reported that Vedanta Aluminium produced 2.37 million tonnes of aluminium, making it not only India's largest aluminium producer but also operating the world's largest single-location aluminium smelter. The plant's capacity is a testament to its scale and the role it plays in the aluminium industry globally.
Vedanta Aluminium has been awarded the World No. 1 Rank in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) in 2023 among aluminium producers worldwide.
The company uses industry-leading technologies to pave the way for a sustainable future, offering high-quality aluminium products and alloys that find applications in various critical sectors.
The plant's coal-based thermal power station was commissioned in July 2008 and supplies power to the aluminum smelter. The plant sources coal from Ib Valley Coalfield and water from the Hirakud Dam reservoir.
Vedanta also operates the Bharat Aluminium Company (BALCO) in Korba, Chhattisgarh, which is acclaimed as one of India's greatest disinvestment and privatisation success stories.
These facilities are crucial for producing aluminium, which finds applications across various industries including aerospace, aviation, transportation, and more, and is increasingly important for sustainable and low-carbon technologies.
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