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Acid Plant Database February 5, 2024
| Owner | Kutch Copper Limited |
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| Location | Shiracha Gujarat 370405 India |
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| Background |
Part of the Adani Group Subsidiary of Adani Enterprises Ltd |
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| Website | www.adanienterprises.com | |
| Plant | Plant 1 | Plant 2 |
| Coordinates* | 22° 49' 20" N, 69° 35' 3" E | 22° 49' 17" N, 69° 35' 3" E |
| Type of Plant | Metallurgical | Metallurgical |
| Gas Source | Copper Smelter | Copper Smelter |
| Plant Capacity | 3,000,000 MTPA (Total) | |
| SA/DA | DA | DA |
| Status | Under Construction | Under Construction |
| Year Built | 2024 | 2024 |
| Technology | - | |
| Contractor | - | |
| Remarks | - | |
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| News | February 5, 2024 -
The Gautam Adani-led conglomerate is in the process of
constructing the world's largest single-location copper manufacturing
facility in Mundra, Gujarat, with the aim of reducing India's reliance on
copper imports and facilitating the transition to clean energy. Valued at
$1.2 billion, the plant is scheduled to commence its initial phase by the
end of March, with full-scale operations expected to reach a capacity of 1
million tonnes by fiscal year 2029. India is aligning itself with
other nations like China, rapidly expanding its copper production—a pivotal
metal for transitioning away from fossil fuels. The copper demand is
intensified by critical technologies essential for the energy transition,
including electric vehicles (EVs), charging infrastructure, solar
photovoltaics (PV), wind energy, and batteries. Adani envisions
becoming a global leader in the copper sector, leveraging the Adani Group's
robust presence in resource trading, logistics, renewable power, and
infrastructure. The ambitious goal is to establish the world's largest
copper smelting complex by 2030. Acknowledging India's per capita copper
consumption of around 0.6 kg compared to the global average of 3.2 kg, Adani
foresees a doubling of domestic copper demand by 2030 due to the nation's
commitment to clean energy, increased adoption of electric vehicles, and
associated applications. Recognizing the strategic fit of the copper
business within its broader energy transition investments, the Adani Group
is heavily investing in areas complementary to its existing capabilities.
Copper, as the third most utilized industrial metal after steel and
aluminum, experiences escalating demand propelled by the rapid growth of
renewable energy, telecommunications, and electric vehicle industries.
India's domestic copper production has struggled to meet rising demand,
leading to heightened dependence on imported copper. Over the past five
years, India's copper imports have consistently increased, reaching a record
181,000 tonnes in the fiscal year 2023, while exports dwindled to a record
low of 30,000 tonnes. The country's estimated copper consumption in FY23
stood at 750,000 tonnes, anticipated to rise to 1.7 million tonnes by 2027,
primarily driven by surging demand from the green energy sector.
Adani's foray into copper manufacturing, through its subsidiary Kutch
Copper, represents a natural extension of its diverse business portfolio,
encompassing trading, mining, logistics, infrastructure, and manufacturing.
The Mundra plant is poised to produce copper cathodes, rods, and valuable
byproducts, including gold, silver, selenium, and platinum. Additionally, it
will generate sulphuric acid, a crucial raw material for various industries,
reducing India's reliance on the import of approximately two million tonnes
of sulphuric acid. In its Phase I, the plant is set to produce 500,000
tonnes of refined copper annually, along with byproducts such as gold,
silver, sulphuric acid, and phosphoric acid. The subsequent Phase II
expansion aims to elevate the refined copper capacity to 1 million tonnes
annually. Notably, Adani's copper plant focuses on sustainability, with
lower greenhouse gas emissions, long-term supply agreements for copper
concentrate, and strategic integration across the value chain. Adani's
entry into the copper sector coincides with Vedanta Ltd's attempt to reopen
a long-shuttered plant in Tuticorin, and Hindalco Industries Ltd's operation
of the country's largest copper smelter. The sustainable design of Adani's
plant aligns with its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)
priorities, featuring a zero liquid discharge system, exploration of green
power options, and utilization of byproducts in sectors such as cement.
On a global scale, copper production is concentrated, with Chile and Peru
accounting for 38% of world production. Adani's sustainable and
cost-effective approach positions Kutch Copper as a significant player in
the global copper production landscape, contributing to India's
self-sufficiency in copper and supporting the transition to a green energy
future. July 23, 2023 - The Adani Group's upcoming copper factory in Gujarat is likely to start production from March next year. Kutch Copper Ltd - a subsidiary of Adani Enterprises Ltd - is setting up a greenfield copper refinery project that will produce 1 million tonnes per annum in two phases. The $ 1.1 billion project in Mundra is expected to play a crucial part in the green energy infrastructure development. According to a PTI report quoting sources, the Group's copper-producing factory will have its first phase operational by the end of the current fiscal. Phase-1 has a capacity of 0.5 million tonnes per annum and KCL has achieved financial closure through a syndicated club loan. The entire debt requirement of ₹6,071 crore for Phase-1 has been provided by the consortium of banks. The ₹8,783 crore-greenfield project completed a full debt tie-up with a consortium of banks led by SBI earlier this year. Meanwhile the equity for the project has been invested by the parent Adani Enterprises Ltd. KCL has gotten all the major approvals in place to ensure timely execution. June 22, 2022 - Kutch Copper Ltd. (KCL), a subsidiary of Adani Enterprises Ltd. (AEL), will set up a greenfield copper refinery project, which will produce 1 MTPA (million tonnes per annum) refined copper. The project will be set up in two phases, and the company has secured ₹6,071 crore debt for phase 1 of the KCL Project from a consortium of banks led by State Bank of India, says Adani Enterprises in a stock exchange filing. Apart from SBI, other consortium members are Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, EXIM Bank of India, Indian Bank, Punjab National Bank, and Bank of Maharashtra. For phase 1, which will have a capacity of 0.5 MTPA, KCL has achieved financial closure through a syndicated club loan for the greenfield copper refinery project at Mundra, Gujarat. “Aligned with ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’, KCL aims to create the capacity for production of refined copper, which plays a vital role in strengthening the nation’s shift towards EV and renewables,” says Vinay Prakash, director, Adani Enterprises Ltd. He says the project has requisite technology tied up and the construction works at the site are progressing well. It will start production during the first half of CY 2024. "It will be one of the largest copper refinery complexes in the world, with benchmark ESG performance standards, leveraging state-of-the-art technology and digitalisation," he adds. With this funding, the company will complete the project within the set timelines, he says. Reacting to the development, the Adani Enterprises stock opened higher at ₹2,188.95 and is currently trading at ₹2,197, up 1.64% or 35.55, on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). Adani Enterprises has a market capitalisation of ₹2,48,326.44 crore. Despite broader negative market sentiments, the share has risen 5.61% in the past month. In the past six months, the share has given a 26.98% return, while it has risen 57.94% in the year-to-date period. Kutch Copper is a 100% subsidiary of Adani Enterprises. Incorporated on March 24, 2021, the company works in the area of manufacturing copper cathodes and copper rods and associated products. Adani Enterprises, which is the incubation arm of the Adani portfolio, has its footprints across infrastructure, ports, transmission, airports, power, green energy, gas and edible oil. As per the company, KCL is committed to all UN sustainable development goals and focuses on affordable and clean energy, industry, innovation and infrastructure and climate action. SBI Capital Markets Ltd. acted as the financial advisor and Desai & Diwanji Advocates acted as the lenders’ legal counsel. Saraf and Partners Law Offices acted as the legal advisor to KCL. Last week, billionaire Gautam Adani and his family committed a donation of ₹60,000 crore to a range of social causes to mark the business tycoon's 60th birthday on June 24. The fund, to be administered by the Adani Foundation, will be utilised for healthcare, education, and skill development. |
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MTPD - Metric Tonne per Day
STPD - Short Ton per Day
MTPA - Metric Tonne per Annum STPA - Short Ton per
Annum
SA - Single Absorption
DA - Double Absorption
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