UltraTech Reddipalayam Cement Plant
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UltraTech Reddipalayam Cement Plant, also known as Reddipalayam Cement Works), is an integrated cement plant operating in Reddipalayam, Tamil Nadu, India.
Location
The map below shows the exact location of the cement plant in Reddipalayam, Tamil Nadu, India[1][2]:
Coordinates (WGS 84): 11.105441, 79.172074 (exact)[3]
Background
UltraTech Cement Limited is part of the Aditya Birla group.[4] UltraTech Cement is the largest manufacturer of grey cement and ready-mix concrete (RMC) and one of the largest manufacturers of white cement in India.[5]
Reddipalayam Cement Works has achieved the distinction of one-fourth of its fuel (heat) requirement being met through utilisation of waste materials sourced from local municipal corporations and industries. The unit was one of the early adopters of the Alternative Fuels and Raw Materials (AFR) technology in the Indian Cement Industry, starting as early as 2003. With the increased usage of alternative fuels, Reddipalayam Cement Works is now 16.25 times plastic positive. The unit has also successfully reduced CO2 emission by 2,250 tonne CO2 per annum.[6]
Cement Plant Details
Table 1: General Plant Details
| Plant type | Plant status | Start date |
|---|---|---|
| integrated[3] | Operating[1] | 2000[3] |
Table 2: Ownership Details
| Parent company | Parent company GEM ID | Owner name | Owner company GEM ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| UltraTech Cement Ltd [100.0%] | E100000000531 [100.0%] | UltraTech Cement Ltd [100.0%][7] | E100000000531 [100.0%] |
Table 3: Capacities
| Cement capacity (million metric tonnes per annum) | Clinker capacity (million metric tonnes per annum) | Unspecified capacity (million metric tonnes per annum) |
|---|---|---|
| 1.60002[1][3] | 1.2[8] | – |
Table 4: Cement Production
| Primary cement color | Primary cement type | Production type | Green cement technology |
|---|---|---|---|
| grey[9] | opc[1] | dry[3] | Alternative fuels [10][11] |
Articles and Resources
Additional data
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 (PDF) https://tnpcb.gov.in/pdf/17Category/CementUnits.pdf.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ https://www.ultratechcement.com/oriya/investors/plant-locations.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 (PDF) https://www.greenco.in/casestudy/Energy%20Award%20presentation%20by%20ULTRATECH%20CEMENT%20LIMITED;%20UNIT%20REDDIPALAYAM%20CEMENT%20WORKS-2017.pdf.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ "Integrated and Sustainability report 2023-24" (PDF). UltraTech Cment. 2024. Retrieved 2025-01-29.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Our Story". www.ultratechcement.com. Retrieved 2025-01-29.
- ↑ "UltraTech unit Reddipalayam Cement." www.ultratechcement.com. Retrieved 2025-01-29.
- ↑ https://www.ultratechcement.com/investors/plant-location.php.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ (PDF) https://tnpcb.gov.in/pdf/ph/ExeSumEngUltratech20722.pdf.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ https://www.ultratechcement.com/corporate/investors-/useful-information.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ https://www.birlawhite.com/en/sustainability-report.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ https://www.cemfuels.com/news/item/3312-flsmidth-to-upgrade-fuel-line-at-ultratech-cement-s-maihar-cement-plant.
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