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UltraTech Launches Rs 2,650 Cr Cement Plant In Andhra Pradesh
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News18•19-10-2026, 19:30
UltraTech Launches Rs 2,650 Cr Cement Plant In Andhra Pradesh
- •UltraTech Cement has commissioned its Petnikota Cement Works in Andhra Pradesh with an investment of Rs 2,650 crore, completing the project in just 14 months.
- •The integrated plant features a clinkerisation capacity of 3.3 million tonnes and a cement dispatch capacity of 3.6 million tonnes annually.
- •The facility is designed to run entirely on 100 per cent green energy, utilizing a 35-megawatt hybrid wind and solar power system and a 20 MW waste heat recovery system.
- •The plant incorporates zero groundwater use, alternative fuel usage from plastic and municipal waste, and electric vehicles for mining and transport.
- •The project is expected to generate direct employment for 650 people and indirect jobs for another 2,000 individuals.
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UltraTech Cement commissioned its Petnikota Cement Works in Andhra Pradesh's Nandyal district with an investment of Rs 2,650 crore. The integrated plant features a clinkerisation capacity of 3.3 million tonnes a year and a cement dispatch capacity of 3.6 million tonnes annually.
The Petnikota Cement Works project was completed in just 14 months from the time of its groundbreaking. Construction on the facility officially began in May 2025.
The plant runs on 100 per cent green energy via a 35-megawatt hybrid wind and solar power system with battery storage, alongside a 20 MW waste heat recovery system. It is also designed for zero groundwater use and utilizes alternative fuels like plastic and municipal waste.
