The Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) has signed a contract with Orissa Metaliks Private Limited, Rosemary Sponge and Ispat Private Limited to set up a 2 million tonne per annum (MTPA) pellet plant.
Feb 27, 2025
Photo caption: The Groundbreaking Ceremony and Bhumi Puja for the 2 million TPA Pellet Plant Project was performed by Mr. Sudip Pal Chowdhury, ED (Projects) at SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) on 26th February, 2025.
The Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) of SAIL has signed a contract to set up a 2 million tonne per annum pellet plant with Orissa Metaliks Private Limited & Rosemary Sponge and Ispat Private Limited. The pellet plant will be built on the basis of the constructed, operated, and maintained (COM) model.
For this project, the letter of award (LOA) was issued on January 16 and is slated for completion within 24 months from the date of signing.
The operation and maintenance (O&M) contract is devised for a period of 20 years with a provision to extend the time up to five years on mutually agreed terms and conditions.
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The installation of the pellet plant is a strategic move by RSP towards sustainability and to enhance operational efficiency. It is expected to play a crucial role in optimising raw material usage, improving steel quality, and reducing production costs.
