Ambuja Cements starts production at Nagaur plant
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Hyderabad Ambuja Cements, a member of Holcim has successfully begun the commercial production of clinker and cement at its Marwar Greenfield Plant (Marwar Cement Works) in Nagaur district of Rajasthan. With an investment of Rs 2,350 crore, this Greenfield plant increases Ambuja's clinker capacity by 3 MTPA and improves cement sales by 5 MTPA.
The trial runs at the new plant were virtually inaugurated by Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on August 21, 2021. The plant has deployed all modern equipment and technology to produce cement in a more environment friendly manner. It has a Waste Heat Recovery System (WHRS) that converts waste heat derived during the production process into energy.
Neeraj Akhoury, MD, CEO, Ambuja Cements said: "We are happy to announce the commencement of commercial production at Marwar plant. Ambuja has ambitious growth plans to expand its capacities in India, and the Marwar plant is a step in that direction. We are very proud that it is a 'green plant' designed to meet our ambition for a sustainable future."
