Rourkela Steel Plant breaks ground on 2 mln tons per annum pellet plant project

Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP), a unit of the state-owned Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), has commenced construction on its 2 mln tons per annum pellet plant.

On February 14, 2025, RSP signed a contract with a consortium of Orissa Metaliks Private Limited and Rosemary Sponge & Ispat Private Limited to install the plant on a construct, operate, and maintain (COM) basis. The project is expected to be completed within 24 months from the contract's effective date.

This pellet plant marks a key milestone in RSP's efforts to enhance production capacity and improve operational efficiency. CET has been appointed as the overall consultant for the project, while PwC is serving as the associated consultant.