Vedanta Aluminium Partners with GAIL

25 Nov 2024 CW Team

Vedanta Aluminium has signed a gas sales agreement with GAIL Gas Ltd, a subsidiary of GAIL (India) Ltd, to supply natural gas to its Jharsuguda smelter in Odisha, aiming to reduce emissions and enhance sustainability.

Key Points: Pipeline Setup: GAIL Gas will establish a 7.5-km pipeline to deliver 32,000 standard cubic metres of natural gas per day over a five-year contract, operational by late 2025.

Emission Reductions: Transitioning to natural gas will cut emissions by 47,292 tonnes of CO2 equivalent annually, supporting Vedanta’s net-zero target by 2050.

Strategic Commitment: Vedanta integrates renewable energy usage and afforestation in its dual approach to sustainability.

Quote: "This partnership reflects our dedication to cleaner energy solutions," stated Priya Agarwal Hebbar, Chairperson, Hindustan Zinc Ltd. Production Goals: The cleaner energy strategy complements Vedanta Aluminium's FY24 production of 2.37 million tonnes, aligning with India's growing demand for aluminium in key sectors.

This collaboration exemplifies Vedanta's drive to enhance operational efficiency while contributing to India's sustainability goals.

Infrastructure Transport

01 Jun 2026

MMRDA advances 250 m on Orange Gate–Marine Drive tunnel

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has completed 250 m of underground tunnelling for the Orange Gate–Marine Drive Urban Road Tunnel using India’s largest slurry shield tunnel boring machine (TBM) deployed for an urban road project.The project involves twin tunnels extending over 7 km beneath critical transport corridors, including Central Railway, Western Railway and Metro Line 3. The work requires high-precision engineering to navigate densely developed urban infrastructure.Once completed, the tunnel is expected to reduce travel time between Orange Gate and Marin..

Hindustan Zinc Pays Rs 188.46 Billion in FY26

Hindustan Zinc contributed Rs 188.46 billion to the public exchequer in FY 2025-26, according to its 9th Tax Transparency Report. The contribution, equivalent to 46 per cent of the company’s revenue, included direct and indirect taxes, government royalties, dividends to the Government of India, withholding taxes and other statutory levies.The company’s five-year cumulative contribution to the exchequer stood at Rs 915.72 billion. In FY26, Hindustan Zinc reported revenue of Rs 408.44 billion, EBITDA of Rs 221.62 billion and profit after tax of Rs 138.32 billion. It also achieved its highest..

World of Concrete India 2026 Opens in Mumbai

Informa Markets in India will host the 12th edition of World of Concrete India 2026 from 3–5 June 2026 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. The specialised B2B exhibition will bring together manufacturers, suppliers, contractors, developers, architects, consultants, infrastructure companies, project leaders and government stakeholders.The event is expected to feature over 350 brands and more than 18,000 trade professionals. It will cover concrete and cement, dry mortar, precast technologies, formwork, construction chemicals, industrial and commercial flooring, scaffolding, safety solutio..