Larsen & Toubro Secures Major Coal-to-Ammonia Nitrate Project in Odisha
Larsen & Toubro bags coal-to-ammonia nitrate project in Odisha
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L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Onshore has secured a significant order from Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals for a Coal-to-Ammonia-Nitrate project in Odisha, valued between ₹2,500 crore and ₹5,000 crore (approximately $300 million to $600 million USD). This facility will produce 2,000 tonnes of ammonium nitrate daily, supporting India's industrial sectors.
- 01L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Onshore won a large order for a Coal-to-Ammonia-Nitrate project.
- 02The project is valued between ₹2,500 crore and ₹5,000 crore (approximately $300 million to $600 million USD).
- 03The facility will have a production capacity of 2,000 tonnes of ammonium nitrate per day.
- 04This initiative aligns with India's Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative to enhance coal gasification capacity.
- 05The project aims to reduce import dependence and strengthen India's industrial self-reliance.
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L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Onshore has been awarded a substantial contract from Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals (BCGCL), a joint venture between Coal India (CIL) and Bharat Heavy Electricals (BHEL), for a Coal-to-Ammonia-Nitrate project in Odisha. The order is valued between ₹2,500 crore and ₹5,000 crore (approximately $300 million to $600 million USD). This project will develop a Nitric Acid and Ammonium Nitrate Plant with a production capacity of 2,000 tonnes per day. The scope of work includes process licensing, engineering, procurement, and construction, ensuring comprehensive project management and execution. This initiative supports India's growing industrial needs and aligns with the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, which aims to achieve 100 million tonnes of coal gasification capacity by 2030. The project is expected to convert high-ash domestic coal into valuable products, thereby enhancing self-reliance and reducing import dependence.
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This project will create jobs and stimulate local economies in Odisha by enhancing industrial production capabilities.
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