Nalco plans Rs 14k-cr unit in Orissa
National Aluminium Company (Nalco) is exploring the possibility of setting up a greenfield aluminium smelter and captive power plant near Jharsuguda, western Orissa at an investment of more than Rs 14,000 crore. The capacity of the proposed smelter is pegged at 5 lakh tonnes per annum with a captive generation facility of 1,250 mw. The alumina required for the project is likely to be sourced from Nalco's existing refinery at Damanjodi. Engineer's India (EIL), which has been appointed the consultant, has found the project technically feasible.