Hindalco commissions aluminium plant in Belagavi
It says that this is India’s first greenfield project in the category
Hindalco Industries has officially launched a Precipitated Aluminium Trihydrate (PPT ATH) plant in Belagavi, marking India's first greenfield project of this kind. The facility boasts an impressive annual capacity of 30,000 tonnes, representing a significant stride towards domestic self-reliance in the production of cable fire safety materials.
Prior to this development, India had been reliant on imports for this specialized grade of material. The Belagavi refinery, which operates the plant, has achieved a commendable GHG intensity of 0.44 tCO₂e per tonne of alumina year-to-date in FY26. The plant's innovative design incorporates renewable energy sources, such as biomass, solar, and wind power, making it the world's only specialty alumina plant to operate entirely on green energy.
This commitment to sustainability aligns with the growing demand for safer cables, as India's Bureau of Indian Standards recently introduced IS 17048:2018 for Halogen-Free Flame Retardant (HFFR) cables, adhering to international safety standards.
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