Ambuja Cements begins commercial production at Marwar Plant in Rajasthan

Ambuja Cements Limited part of Switzerland-based Holcim Group began the commercial production of its clinker and cement at its Marwar Greenfield Plant (Marwar Cement Works) in Nagaur district of Rajasthan.

“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,” said Neeraj Akhoury, managing director of Ambuja Cements.

The trial runs at the new plant were virtually inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Rajasthan Shri Ashok Gehlot on 21st August 2021.

The investment for this project is around Rs. 2,350 crore and it increases Ambuja’s clinker capacity by 3 MTPA and improves cement sales by 5 MTPA, the company said in a statement on Friday.

“The plant has deployed all modern equipment and technology to produce cement in a more environmentally friendly manner. It has a Waste Heat Recovery System (WHRS) that converts waste heat derived during the production process into energy,” the company said.

Ambuja Cements has a total installed capacity of 29.65 MTPA, the company. Marwar Cement Works is the third plant of Holcim Group in the Rajasthan, after Rabariwas and Lakheri.