【SMM Aluminum Flash News】NALCO Plans 500 ktpy Aluminium Expansion with 1,080 MW Captive Power Plant

Published: Jul 22, 2026 14:45

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India's National Aluminium Company (NALCO) plans to expand its Angul smelter by 500,000 tpy, with commissioning targeted for early 2030. To support the additional 800 MW power demand, NALCO and NLC India have formed a 50:50 joint venture to develop a 1,080 MW captive thermal power plant, backed by a 25-year power purchase agreement and long-term coal supply. NALCO also plans to develop 200–250 MW of renewable energy capacity to meet Renewable Consumption Obligation (RCO) requirements.

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