Bhubaneswar :Ferro Alloys Corporation Limited (FACOR), one of India’s leading ferro alloys producers and a subsidiary of Vedanta, continues to strengthen its sustainability journey through a series of ongoing energy conservation initiatives across its operations in Odisha. Through these interventions, FACOR has been consistently conserving energy and reducing carbon emissions year after year, furthering Vedanta Group’s commitment to operational excellence and environmental responsibility.
With a strong emphasis on energy efficiency and carbon reduction, FACOR has implemented projects that collectively deliver measurable savings annually. As part of its long-running energy conservation programme, the company operates an advanced Waste Heat Recovery System (WHRS) that captures high-temperature flue gas from furnaces and reuses it as process heat. This system contributes 5,890 MWh of energy savings every year, resulting in 4,182 tCO₂eq of annual CO₂ abatement, while enhancing furnace efficiency and reducing fuel consumption.
Strengthening the use of renewable energy in remote locations, FACOR has also installed a 14-kW rooftop solar panel at the Ostapal Chromite Mines, which generates 20,160 kWh of clean energy annually, translating into 14,656 Kg CO₂eq of CO₂ savings. This installation supports critical mining operations while reducing dependency on grid and diesel-based power sources.
To promote sustainable infrastructure within mine premises, the company has operationalized 37 solar-powered streetlights, ensuring illumination through clean solar energy. These installations collectively save 5,688 kWh of energy every year and avoid 4,135 CO₂eq of CO₂ emissions, while improving safety and visibility across mining zones. The company has also installed 745 solar streetlights in the nearby vicinity for community members.
Further advancing operational efficiency, FACOR has upgraded its cooling tower systems by replacing conventional blades with energy-efficient E-Glass Epoxy FRP blades. This intervention improves airflow performance and significantly reduces power consumption. The initiative ensures 94,320 kWh of savings annually, coupled with 68,570 tCO₂eq of CO₂ abatement, reflecting FACOR’s sustained focus on reducing energy intensity.
Mr. Pankaj Sharma, CEO FACOR stated, “Our energy conservation projects reflect our commitment to responsible operations and long-term sustainability. These initiatives have been delivering consistent results across our facilities and align closely with Vedanta’s ESG priorities. FACOR will continue to invest in efficiency-led and renewable energy solutions to further minimize its environmental footprint.”
FACOR remains committed to driving sustainable growth through technology-driven efficiency enhancements, cleaner energy adoption, and systematic carbon reduction efforts. These ongoing initiatives reinforce the company’s contribution to India’s energy conservation goals and Vedanta Group’s larger mission of achieving a more sustainable and resilient industrial ecosystem.
