News ArticleNALCO Advances ₹30,000 Crore Smelter Expansion at Anugola, Doubling Capacity by 2030-31
Key approvals in place with Emirates Global Aluminium technology licensing and 1,080 MW captive power JV with NLC India for the 0.5 MTPA capacity boost
National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) moves forward with its ₹30,000 crore brownfield smelter expansion at Anugola, Odisha, aiming to double capacity to 1.0 MTPA by fiscal 2030-31, facilitated by land acquisition support, a new power joint venture with NLC India, Emirates Global Aluminium's technology license, and plans for renewable energy integration.
National Aluminium Company Limited
Capacity Expansion
National Aluminium Company Limited has secured major approvals and partnerships to progress its ₹30,000 crore smelter expansion project at Anugola, Odisha, which will increase its aluminium smelting capacity from 0.46 MTPA to approximately 1.0 MTPA by 2030-31.
The brownfield expansion project aims to add 0.5 million tonnes per annum aluminium smelting capacity, nearly doubling NALCO's current output.
The Rehabilitation and Peripheral Development Advisory Committee recently convened to address land acquisition, compensation, and rehabilitation for the project site at Anugola.
NALCO entered into a technology licensing agreement with Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) for advanced and energy-efficient smelting technology.
To supply an additional 1,100 MW power needed for expanded operations, NALCO formed a 50:50 joint venture with NLC India Limited to build a 1,080 MW captive thermal power plant (4 units of 270 MW each).
The project also plans to integrate 200-250 MW of renewable energy to support cleaner power usage during operations, reflecting NALCO's commitment to sustainability initiatives.
Highlights
- Project investment estimated at ₹30,000 crore to fund the smelter expansion at Anugola, Odisha.
- Smelting capacity to increase from 0.46 MTPA to about 1.0 MTPA by financial year 2030-31.
- New joint venture established with NLC India for a captive thermal power plant totaling 1,080 MW capacity.
- Agreement with Emirates Global Aluminium to license proprietary smelting technology for energy-efficient aluminium production.
- Renewable energy integration of 200-250 MW is planned to complement the power needs sustainably.
- Recent government committee meeting facilitates land acquisition and rehabilitation to support project progress.
Key Data Snapshot
What happened
- NALCO is progressing its brownfield smelter expansion project at Anugola aimed at increasing aluminium smelting capacity by 0.5 MTPA.
- The project carries an approved investment of about ₹30,000 crore and has received key statutory approvals and strategic agreements.
- A recent government committee has addressed land acquisition and rehabilitation challenges to facilitate the project.
- NALCO has licensed smelting technology from Emirates Global Aluminium to ensure advanced and energy-efficient processes.
- To meet increased energy demand, a 50:50 joint venture with NLC India is established to set up a 1,080 MW captive thermal power plant.
- The integration of 200-250 MW renewable energy into the project ecosystem is also planned to promote sustainability.
Key details
- The expansion will nearly double NALCO's existing smelting capacity from 0.46 MTPA to approximately 1.0 MTPA.
- The captive power plant will comprise four units of 270 MW each, matching closely the additional power requirement of 1,100 MW.
- The company plans to commission the expanded smelter facility during the fiscal year 2030-31.
- The project and related expansion efforts are supported by both the Government of Odisha and the Ministry of Mines, Government of India.
- NALCO is simultaneously advancing a 5th Stream Alumina Refinery Project at Damanjodi which will generate surplus alumina for export and domestic consumption.
Strategic context
- NALCO's expansion aligns with national objectives such as ‘Make in India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ to build self-reliance in aluminium production.
- A planned greenfield 0.5 MTPA aluminium smelter is under evaluation to utilize surplus alumina and add domestic value through aluminium production.
- The projects aim to strengthen India’s aluminium industry capacity, enhance production, generate employment, and foster regional economic growth.
- Partnerships with Emirates Global Aluminium and NLC India demonstrate strategic collaboration for technology adoption and power security.
- The integration of renewable energy reflects commitment to cleaner production and sustainable industrial development.
Highlights
- Project investment estimated at ₹30,000 crore to fund the smelter expansion at Anugola, Odisha.
- Smelting capacity to increase from 0.46 MTPA to about 1.0 MTPA by financial year 2030-31.
- New joint venture established with NLC India for a captive thermal power plant totaling 1,080 MW capacity.
- Agreement with Emirates Global Aluminium to license proprietary smelting technology for energy-efficient aluminium production.
- Renewable energy integration of 200-250 MW is planned to complement the power needs sustainably.
- Recent government committee meeting facilitates land acquisition and rehabilitation to support project progress.
Disclosures
- SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015
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