UltraTech sets new benchmarks in commissioning of Greenfield Factory in South–West MP

UltraTech has announced commissioning of a greenfield clinker capacity of 2.5 MTPA at Manawar, District - Dhar, Madhya Pradesh (“M.P.”). The plant has been commissioned in a record time of less than 365 days - setting a global benchmark for a size of such capacity. Yet another benchmark is setting up the greenfield plant at less than $90/MT.

The kiln, designed for multi fuel and the entire system of using a;lternative fuels, which enhances the energy efficiency and reduces environmental impact, is an integral part of the plant. Along with the kiln, UltraTech has also commissioned a cement grinding facility of 1.75 MTPA capacity and an auto loading facility. This state-of-the-art manufacturing facility has been built with best in class safety standards. Another cement grinding facility of 1.75 MTPA capacity as well as a waste heat recovery system of 13 MW capacity is under erection and both are expected to be completed before September 2018.

The plant is strategically located in the South-West region of MP. There are no other cement manufacturing units within a radius of 300 km. Currently the cement demand in MP is growing close to double-digit mark and UltraTech’s existing plants in the state are already operating at over 85 per cent utilisation level, well above industry benchmarks.

This new plant will provide a strategic advantage to UltraTech for serving the growing cement demand from Madhya Pradesh’s main industrial belt - the Dewas-Ratlam-Pithampur-Indore sector. It will also help the company to increase its market share in a fast growing market. The company will enhance its presence in the North markets, by re-allocating its capacities suitably.

With the commissioning of this plant, UltraTech now has 19 integrated plants. The total cement manufacturing capacity will stand augmented to 96.5 MTPA.