Ambuja Cement Commences Production at Marwar Plant in Rajasthan

Ambuja Cements Limited successfully began the commercial production of clinker and cement at its Marwar Greenfield Plant (Marwar Cement Works) in Nagaur district of Rajasthan. Built over an investment of Rs. 2,350 crore, this Greenfield integrated plant increases Ambuja’s clinker capacity by 3 MTPA and improves cement sales by 5 MTPA, thereby, contributing to the company’s long term strategy of capacity expansion. The plant has deployed all modern equipment and technology to produce cement in a more environment friendly manner. It has a Waste Heat Recovery System (WHRS) that converts waste heat derived during the production process into energy. Mr. Neeraj Akhoury, MD and CEO, Ambuja Cements Ltd. said, “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.”  Marwar Cement Works is the third plant of Holcim Group in the Rajasthan, after Rabariwas and Lakheri.