India: JSW Cement has commenced production at its greenfield integrated cement plant in Nagaur, Rajasthan. The facility includes a 3.3Mt/yr clinker unit and a 2.5Mt/yr cement grinding unit, with an additional 1Mt/yr grinding unit under construction. Following commissioning, the company’s total cement grinding capacity has reached 24.1Mt/yr, while clinker capacity stands at 9.74Mt/yr. It was financed through a mix of equity and long-term debt, including US$85m allocated from the company’s initial public offering.
Managing director Parth Jindal said “We look forward to servicing the growing needs of Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab and the National Capital Region area. I am truly excited that the company was able to commission this greenfield integrated unit within 21 months. With this commissioning, the company is firmly on track to achieve its 41.9Mt/yr capacity on or before the 2029 financial year.”
The facility includes provisions for co-processing alternative fuels and features a 7km overland belt conveyor to transport limestone. A 16MW waste heat recovery system is also planned to improve energy efficiency.
