Leading green cement producer JSW Cement announced the commencement of production at the state-of-the-art greenfield integrated cement manufacturing plant in Naguar, Rajasthan.
With this maiden foray into the northern region, JSW Cement’s total cement grinding capacity stands at 24.1 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) and the total clinker manufacturing capacity (including the clinker capacity at the company’s joint venture, JSW Cement FZC stands at 9.74 MTPA.
The Nagaur integrated plant is equipped with a 3.30 MTPA clinkerisation unit and a 2.50 MTPA cement grinding unit. Further, an additional one MTPA cement grinding unit is under construction at this site.
This facility can cater to the high-growth markets in Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, and the National Capital Region (NCR). The Nagaur unit has been funded through a strategic mix of equity and long-term debt. The company allocated ₹800 crore specifically towards part-financing of this unit.
Managing Director Parth Jindal said: “I am truly excited that the company was able to commission this greenfield integrated unit within 21 months showcasing our project execution capabilities. With this commissioning, the company is firmly on track to achieve its 41.85MTPA capacity on or before FY29.”
CEO Nilesh Narwekar said: “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 this expansion, the company is also moving closer to its mid-term capacity target of 41.85 MTPA in India. and its long-term vision of achieving 60 MTPA capacity.”
The plant is designed as a model of sustainable manufacturing. The facility includes provisions for the co-processing of alternative fuels in the kiln and a 7 km long overland belt conveyor to transport limestone from the mines, thereby reducing the environmental impact of road transport.
The world class will also soon feature a 16 MW Waste Heat Recovery System to capture and reuse heat from the production.