Outotec to deliver technology and services to NALCO for refinery expansion

According to a recent report, Outotec has bagged a contract to deliver technology and services to National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) for its alumina refinery expansion in Damanjodi, Odisha. The order is worth EUR 15 million and is booked in Outotec’s 2020 first quarter order intake.

As per the contract, Outotec will deliver the engineering of two alumina calciners and hydrate filtration plants and supply key equipment as well as advisory services for installation and commissioning.

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With this expansion, Nalco's alumina refinery will expectedly achieve higher production by about 1 million tonnes. The deliveries are estimated to take place next year.

Kalle Härkki, Head of Outotec's Metals Refining business, said: "We have previously delivered three process lines for NALCO’s existing calcination and hydrate filtration plant, the first two of which have been in operation since 1987. We are excited about the continued cooperation with NALCO and the delivery of our latest technology improvements for their expansion project. With advanced heat recovery systems, we ensure the optimal performance of the plant, and NALCO will get the best value from their assets."