Under the agreement, GAIL Gas will construct a 7.5 km pipeline to deliver around 32,000 standard cubic meters (SCM) of natural gas per day to Vedanta’s Jharsuguda smelter, the world’s largest aluminum plant, ET reported earlier.
This is a five-year contract and will primarily support a new 430 kilo tonne per annum (KTPA) cast house designed to produce billets and other high-value aluminum products.
The initiative aims to significantly reduce carbon emissions and increase productivity, aligning with Vedanta’s goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050. The transition to natural gas is expected to begin by the end of 2025 and will result in a reduction of approximately 47,292 tonnes annually. CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e), previously reported by ET.
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“At Vedanta, sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. Our partnership with GAIL Gas Limited is a testament to our commitment to reduce carbon emissions and adopt cleaner energy solutions. By transitioning to natural gas at our Jharsuguda operations—the world’s largest aluminum plant—we are taking a decisive step toward aligning our operations with India’s clean energy vision and our ESG goals. This partnership is a step in our journey to grow responsibly and create a greener future for generations to come,” said Priya Aggarwal Hebbar, Non-Executive Director of Vedanta and Chairperson of Hindustan Zinc.
The Jharsuguda plant is also certified by the Aluminum Stewardship Initiative (ASI), a global benchmark for sustainability in the aluminum sector.
Shares of Vedanta fell 0.87% on BSE on Tuesday to Rs. closed at 443.25.
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