Vedanta Lanjigarh expands rail infrastructure to support its 5 MTPA refinery expansion

Vedanta Aluminium, the country’s largest aluminium producer, has inaugurated a new 13.4 km railway line, thereby strengthening its supply chain capacity. The rail line will reduce carbon emissions by 262 tonnes of carbon dioxide (tCO2) in a year.

The rail infrastructure expansion aligns with the commissioning of its 5 mtpa alumina refinery in Lanjigarh, Kalahandi district, Odisha.

Company’s goal

“This will ensure seamless inbound and outbound movement (100 per cent through rail) of raw materials and commodities,” the company said in a statement adding that “this is in line with the company’s goal of becoming net zero carbon by 2050 or before”.

Additionally, six new loop lines have been introduced within the in-plant yard supported by an upgraded electronic signalling system. This development enhances the plant capacity to handle up to 25 million tonnes of raw materials and commodities annually, accommodating 20 rakes per day with improved efficiency.

According to Sunil Gupta, Chief Operating Officer – Vedanta Aluminium, the commissioning will reduce turnaround time, “and support long-term production goals”.