{"id":41737,"date":"2024-08-21T12:54:26","date_gmt":"2024-08-21T12:54:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thenftimes.com\/index.php\/2024\/08\/21\/vedanta-aluminium-recognised-by-cii-for-demonstrating-innovation-in-energy-efficiency-pragativadi-odisha-news-breaking-news-odisha-latest-odisha-news-n-f-times\/"},"modified":"2024-08-21T12:54:27","modified_gmt":"2024-08-21T12:54:27","slug":"vedanta-aluminium-recognised-by-cii-for-demonstrating-innovation-in-energy-efficiency-pragativadi-odisha-news-breaking-news-odisha-latest-odisha-news-n-f-times","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thenftimes.com\/index.php\/2024\/08\/21\/vedanta-aluminium-recognised-by-cii-for-demonstrating-innovation-in-energy-efficiency-pragativadi-odisha-news-breaking-news-odisha-latest-odisha-news-n-f-times\/","title":{"rendered":"Vedanta Aluminium Recognised by CII for Demonstrating Innovation in Energy Efficiency | Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News &#8211; N.F Times"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>New Delhi<\/strong>: Vedanta Aluminium, India\u2019s largest aluminium producer, has been recognised with several accolades at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) National Energy Efficiency Circle Competition 2024, in recognition of the energy-efficient practices deployed at its alumina refinery in Lanjigarh, Odisha.<\/p>\n<p>The unit has been awarded the first prize in the \u2018Best Energy Efficient Designated Consumer (under BEE-PAT scheme)\u2019 category and has also received special appreciation in the categories of \u2018Best Energy Efficient Organization (Large Sector)\u2019 and \u2018Best Managed Electrical System for Energy Efficiency\u2019.These awards acknowledge Vedanta Aluminium\u2019s keen focus on ensuring responsible business operations.<\/p>\n<p>Vedanta Aluminium\u2019s world-class refinery is tasked with producing high-quality alumina that is further processed into aluminium at its smelters in Jharsuguda, Odisha and Korba, Chhattisgarh. More than 29 energy efficiency projects are currently in progress at the plant, geared towards bolstering Vedanta\u2019s commitment to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050.<\/p>\n<p>The projects, which fetched Vedanta Lanjigarh top honours, included an enhancement of its power distribution system for energy savings, improvements in its \u2018digestion\u2019 process (where bauxite is mixed with caustic soda) and utilising biomass briquettes in power generation as a renewable fuel source.<\/p>\n<p>These projects have significantly enhanced the plant\u2019s operational efficiency while also reducing energy consumption. In FY 2024 alone, Vedanta Lanjigarh\u2019s efforts have resulted in the reduction of more than 69,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions.<\/p>\n<p>Commenting on the recognition,\u00a0<strong>John Slaven, CEO, of Vedanta Aluminium, <\/strong>said, \u201cAt Vedanta Aluminium, we seek to establish new benchmarks in operational excellence based on sustainable business practices. We thank CII for acknowledging our efforts in this regard. These accolades are an encouraging reflection of our relentless commitment to achieving our Net Zero milestones and setting ever-higher standards in responsible operations.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Vedanta Lanjigarh has deployed several additional projects to enhance energy efficiency across its operations, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Anti-frictional coating in water cooling pumps, which has reduced electrical energy consumption to 469 MWh per annum, GHG savings of 355 tonnes of CO2 per annum.<\/li>\n<li>Improvement in ball mills used to grind bauxite into an even size. With upgrades, their capacity utilization has increased significantly, reducing electrical energy consumption to 2,400 MWh per annum, and leading to GHG savings of 1,702 tonnes of CO2 per annum.<\/li>\n<li>Complete digitization of the plant\u2019s electrical distribution and maintenance system which has enabled advanced monitoring and reporting of energy readings for reducing errors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The CII National Energy Efficiency Circle Competition seeks to highlight best practices in energy efficiency, renewable energy adoption, and climate change mitigation across industries. This year, with the theme \u201cPowering the Net Zero Goals\u201d, the competition saw participation from 500+ organizations nationwide. The competitions also recognise efforts undertaken by industries within the ambit of the Government of India\u2019s BEE-PAT scheme which is a regulatory instrument for energy consumption reduction for energy-intensive industries. It is governed by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, a government body that assists in developing policies and strategies to manage energy consumption.<\/p>\n<p>Vedanta Aluminium, a business of Vedanta Limited, is India\u2019s largest producer of aluminium, manufacturing more than half of India\u2019s aluminium i.e., 2.37 million tonnes in FY24. It is a leader in value-added aluminium products that find critical applications in core industries. Vedanta Aluminium ranks 1st in the S&amp;P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2023 world rankings for the aluminium industry, a reflection of its leading sustainable development practices. With its world-class aluminium smelters, alumina refinery and power plants in India, the company fulfils its mission of spurring emerging applications of aluminium as the \u2018Metal of the Future\u2019 for a greener tomorrow.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[ad_2]<br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] New Delhi: Vedanta Aluminium, India\u2019s largest aluminium producer, has been recognised with several accolades at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) National Energy Efficiency Circle Competition 2024, in recognition of the energy-efficient practices deployed at its alumina refinery in Lanjigarh, Odisha. 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