Adani’s Odisha blueprint: Aluminium, 600MW nuclear power and ₹800b coal project

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Adani Group is planning a major industrial expansion in Odisha, with aluminium, mineral processing and energy infrastructure forming the core of its proposed investment roadmap. The group has outlined plans for two 3,000 MW nuclear power plants and an INR 800 billion (USD 8.38 billion) coal gasification facility, while also evaluating bauxite mining, an alumina refinery and an aluminium smelter.

Together, the proposals point towards a broader industrial ecosystem built around Odisha’s natural resources and energy potential.

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Aluminium emerges as a key growth area

The proposed aluminium expansion is among the primary elements of Adani Group’s Odisha strategy. The group is evaluating the development of bauxite mining operations, an alumina refinery and an aluminium smelter, connecting different stages of the aluminium value chain within the state.

The memorandum of understanding (MoU) between India’s Adani and the United Arab Emirates-based International Resources Holding (IRH) to establish the USD 11.5 billion aluminium complex in Odisha has received a tentative project timeline of approximately 4-5 years.

The planned integrated complex will consist of a 4 MTPA alumina refining capacity, 2 MTPA of primary aluminium production, and 1 MTPA of downstream aluminium manufacturing capacity, making it Odisha's largest aluminium project.

The approach would allow the group to leverage Odisha’s mineral resources while building greater integration between raw-material availability, alumina refining and primary aluminium production. The proposed aluminium projects also come alongside the group’s existing infrastructure capabilities in the state, including its port operations at Dhamra.

Beyond primary aluminium, the strategy could support the development of a wider industrial ecosystem around the metal, linking upstream resources with downstream manufacturing and other industrial applications.

The Adani-IHC aluminium project will reportedly draw electricity from a 4,000 MW captive power plant and a green energy component of about 400 megawatts for running the manufacturing complexes.

The proposed power mix is intended to provide a reliable electricity supply for the energy-intensive operations while increasing the use of renewable energy.

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Nuclear power plans and INR 800 billion coal gasification project

Alongside its aluminium ambitions, Adani Group has proposed the development of two nuclear power plants, each with a capacity of 3,000 MW, giving the proposed expansion a significant energy component.

The group has also discussed large-scale pumped-storage and solar-energy infrastructure as part of its broader roadmap for Odisha.

The proposed nuclear facilities are aimed at strengthening long-term regional energy security by providing consistent, carbon-free power. For an industrial expansion involving aluminium and other energy-intensive operations, the availability of reliable power will remain an important part of the proposed ecosystem.

Total power requirement for the three facilities would be around 40.3–49.6 TWh/year. Combining the power projects, about 10,400 MW would be available to feed the industrial facilities. It would generate approximately 91.1 TWh per year, thereby sufficiently fulfilling the energy requirements of the integrated aluminium complex.

However, the projects are still at the proposal and planning stage, with land acquisition, regulatory approvals and project timelines expected to determine their eventual progress.

Extending beyond aluminium and power generation, Adani Group has proposed an integrated coal gasification and coal-to-chemicals facility in Sundargarh, involving an estimated investment of INR 800 billion.

The combination of bauxite mining, alumina refining and aluminium smelting could establish a more connected aluminium value chain, while nuclear, pumped-storage and solar projects could strengthen the energy base required to support industrial operations.

Existing infrastructure, including the group’s operations at Dhamra port, could further support this industrial network by providing connectivity for raw materials and finished products.

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