Greenfield Plant in Nagaur, Rajasthan Boosts Capacity
JSW Cement has commenced production at its greenfield integrated cement manufacturing plant in Nagaur district, Rajasthan, marking its entry into North India. The facility has a 3.30 million tonnes per year clinkerisation unit and a 2.50 million tonnes per year cement grinding unit, with an additional 1.00 million tonnes per year cement grinding unit under construction.
JSW Cement’s Strategic Expansion
The Nagaur plant is strategically located to cater to the high-growth markets in Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, and the National Capital Region (NCR). The company has allocated 85 million US dollars from the fresh issue proceeds of its Initial Public Offering (IPO) towards part-financing of this unit. With this expansion, JSW Cement’s total cement grinding capacity stands at 24.1 million tonnes per year, and the total clinker manufacturing capacity (including the clinker capacity at the company’s joint venture, JSW Cement FZC) stands at 9.74 million tonnes per year.
“The commencement of production at the Nagaur, Rajasthan facility is a pivotal moment for JSW Cement. Our aim, as outlined during our IPO process, was to put the company firmly on the path of becoming a pan-India player and with this commissioning the company enters the fast-growing Northern Indian market,” said Parth Jindal, Managing Director, JSW Cement.
Sustainable Manufacturing
The plant is designed as a model of sustainable manufacturing, featuring provisions, including co-processing of alternative fuels in the kiln and a 7 km long Overland Belt Conveyor to transport limestone from the mines, reducing environmental impact. The facility will soon feature a 16 MW Waste Heat Recovery System (WHRS) to capture and reuse heat from the production process, significantly reducing its carbon footprint.
“Foraying into the rapidly-growing north Indian market is a strategic priority for us. These states are witnessing some of the highest growth rates and massive infrastructure development. With the Nagaur facility, we aim to provide our customers with high-quality, eco-friendly cement and a world-class service experience,” said Nilesh Narwekar, CEO, JSW Cement.
Key Highlights
– Total cement grinding capacity: 24.1 million tonnes per year
– Total clinker manufacturing capacity: 9.74 million tonnes per year
– 3.30 million tonnes per year clinkerisation unit
– 2.50 million tonnes per year cement grinding unit
– Additional 1.00 million tonnes per year cement grinding unit under construction
– 85 million US dollars allocated from IPO proceeds
