{
  "id": 3966151,
  "title": "Hindalco commissions aluminium plant in Belagavi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/hindalco-commissions-aluminium-plant-in-belagavi",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T13:14:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/hindalco-commissions-aluminium-plant-in-belagavi/article71397220.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "It says that this is India’s first greenfield project in the category",
  "key_points": [
    "Hindalco launches first greenfield PPT ATH plant in Belagavi, India",
    "Facility has 30,000-tonne annual capacity for cable fire safety materials",
    "Plant operates entirely on renewable energy sources"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}