JSW Cement’s new integrated plant in Nagaur in North India

Photo: Nagaur integrated cement plant (Source: JSW Cement)

JSW Cement has commissioned its greenfield integrated plant in Nagaur in Rajasthan, its first such facility in North India. The new cement plant has a clinker production capacity of 3.3 Mta (million tons per year) and a cement capacity of 2.5 Mta, which will be expanded by 1.0 Mta with another grinding unit. The plant is designed as a model of sustainable manufacturing. The new cement plant is equipped with a 7 km-long overland belt conveyor to transport limestone from the mines, thereby reducing the environmental impact of road transport. Soon, the facility will be equipped with a co-processing system for alternative fuels and will also feature a 16 MW WHR system to capture waste heat from the production process, significantly reducing the carbon footprint of the plant.

The Nagaur unit has been funded through a strategic mix of equity and long-term debt. The company allocated ₹800 crore from the fresh issue proceeds of its Initial Public Offering (IPO) specifically towards part-financing of this unit. With the new cement plant, the company’s total cement grinding capacity stands at 24.1 Mt, and the total clinker manufacturing capacity (including the JV JSW Cement FZC) stands at 9.74 Mta. This shows that the company is on track of its 41.85 Mta goal before FY29.

Mr. Parth Jindal, Managing Director, JSW Cement, said: “The commencement of production at the Nagaur, Rajasthan facility is a pivotal moment for JSW Cement. Our aim, as outlined during our IPO process, was to put the company firmly on the path of becoming a pan-India player, and with this, commissioning the company enters the fast-growing Northern Indian market. We look forward to servicing the growing needs of the region and contributing to the economic growth of Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, and the NCR area. I am truly excited that the company was able to commission this greenfield integrated unit within 21 months, showcasing our project execution capabilities”.

Mr. Nilesh Narwekar, CEO of JSW Cement, added: “Foraying into the rapidly growing north Indian market is a strategic priority for us. These states are witnessing some of the highest growth rates and massive infrastructure development. With the Nagaur facility, we aim to provide our customers with high-quality, eco-friendly cement and a world-class service experience, all the while maintaining our position as one of the world’s most sustainable cement producers. With this expansion, the company is also moving closer to its mid-term capacity target of 41.85 MTPA in India. and its long-term vision of achieving 60 MTPA capacity.”

https://www.jswcement.in/pdf/pr-JSW-Cement-Commences-Production-at-Nagaur-Mar19-26.pdf