Vedanta Aluminium partners with GAIL Gas to power low-emission casthouse at Jharsuguda
By the end of 2025, Vedanta Aluminium, one of the world's leading aluminium producers, is set to open a new casthouse with a 62 per cent reduction in carbon emissions. The project is being initiated by collaborating with Gail Gas, who will supply its 430kt per year Cathouse 4 at Jharsuguda.
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The partnership aims to ensure a stable supply of natural gas for the fuel operations of its casthouse, which is designed to produce 259kt per year of billet and 180kt per year of value-added products. With a target to commence the operation by the end of 2025, the partnered company will develop a 7.5 km pipeline, ensuring a direct supply of gas to the new facility.
As reported by the company in its latest financial note, it is estimated that the new casthouse will draw nearly 32,000 SCM/Day of natural gas, with 62 per cent reduced emissions.
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