Overview
Aditya Cement Works is a 98 MW coal power plant in Rajasthan, India, operated by Ultratech Cement Ltd. It supports cement production with captive power generation.
Aditya Cement Works is a coal-fired power plant located in Rajasthan, India, with a capacity of 98 MW. Owned and operated by Ultratech Cement Ltd, the facility provides captive power for cement manufacturing operations. The plant is operational and contributes to the industrial energy needs of the region. The plant operates on coal as its primary fuel, a common choice for captive power in India's cement sector. Coal plants of this scale typically use subcritical or supercritical boiler technology. India's power generation sector is regulated by the Central Electricity Authority and state-level bodies, with emission standards aligned to the Environment Protection Act and recent norms for coal plants. As a captive power plant, Aditya Cement Works plays a key role in ensuring reliable electricity supply for cement production, reducing dependence on the grid. Its location in Rajasthan, a state with significant mineral resources, supports local industrial activity. The plant's environmental impact is managed through compliance with national emission standards for particulate matter, SOx, and NOx.
Environmental context
The plant's coal combustion generates CO2, SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, contributing to local air quality concerns. Rajasthan's arid climate and proximity to populated areas may amplify health risks. The plant's age and technology (likely subcritical) affect efficiency and emission intensity. Compliance with India's emission standards for coal plants is required, including flue gas desulfurization for SOx control.
Frequently asked questions
Aditya Cement Works is located in Rajasthan, India, at coordinates 24.7663 N, 74.6090 E.
The plant has a capacity of 98 megawatts (MW), typical for a captive coal power plant serving a cement facility.
The plant is owned and operated by Ultratech Cement Ltd, a major cement producer in India.
Coal power plants in India must comply with emission standards set by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, including limits on particulate matter, SOx, NOx, and mercury. Recent norms require flue gas desulfurization and selective catalytic reduction for new plants.
As a captive power plant, it primarily supplies electricity to the cement manufacturing process, reducing demand on the regional grid and ensuring stable power for industrial operations.