Lloyds Metals & Energy Launches Second Pellet Plant in Maharashtra
Lloyds Metals & Energy commissions 2nd pellet plant of 4 MTPA capacity
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Lloyds Metals & Energy has successfully commissioned its second pellet plant with a capacity of 4 million tonnes per annum in Konsari, Maharashtra, India. Completed in just 16 months, this facility enhances the company's total pellet production capacity to 8 MTPA, supporting its strategic goal of establishing an integrated steel value chain.
- 01Lloyds Metals & Energy's second pellet plant has a capacity of 4 MTPA.
- 02The plant was completed in a record time of 16 months.
- 03The company now operates two plants in Konsari, totaling 8 MTPA capacity.
- 04The plant utilizes low-alumina iron ore from its captive mines for premium pellet production.
- 05This development is part of the company's strategy to create an integrated steel value chain.
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Lloyds Metals & Energy has announced the commissioning of its second pellet plant in Konsari, Maharashtra, with a capacity of 4 million tonnes per annum (MTPA). This project was completed in an impressive 16 months, showcasing the company's efficiency in executing industrial projects. With this new facility, Lloyds Metals now operates two pellet plants at the same location, achieving a combined capacity of 8 MTPA. The existing plant has reached full capacity utilization, demonstrating strong operational performance. The new plant sources its feedstock from the company's low-alumina iron ore mines located in Surjagarh, Gadchiroli, which are connected via an 85-kilometre iron ore slurry pipeline. This strategic move not only enhances production capabilities but also aligns with Lloyds Metals' vision of building an integrated steel value chain, producing premium-grade pellets that are competitive in both domestic and export markets.
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The commissioning of the new plant is expected to boost local employment and economic activity in Konsari, Maharashtra, while also enhancing the company's production capabilities.
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