FACOR powers a greener future with high-impact energy conservation drive

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU

BHADRAK, DECEMBER 13, 2025

Ferro Alloys Corporation Limited (FACOR), one of India’s leading ferro alloys producers and a Vedanta Group company, is reinforcing its sustainability agenda through a robust portfolio of energy conservation initiatives across its Odisha operations. These sustained interventions have enabled FACOR to consistently reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions year after year, underlining Vedanta’s commitment to operational excellence and environmental stewardship.

With a sharp focus on energy efficiency and decarbonisation, FACOR has rolled out multiple projects that together deliver significant and measurable annual savings. A cornerstone of its long-standing energy conservation programme is the advanced Waste Heat Recovery System (WHRS), which captures high-temperature flue gases from furnaces and reuses them as process heat. The system delivers annual energy savings of 5,890 MWh and enables CO₂ abatement of 4,182 tCO₂eq, while also improving furnace efficiency and reducing overall fuel consumption.

Expanding the use of renewable energy in remote operational areas, FACOR has installed a 14-kW rooftop solar power system at the Ostapal Chromite Mines. The installation generates 20,160 kWh of clean energy annually, resulting in CO₂ savings of 14,656 kg CO₂eq. This initiative supports critical mining operations while reducing reliance on grid electricity and diesel-based power.

Promoting sustainable infrastructure within mining premises, FACOR has also commissioned 37 solar-powered streetlights, ensuring reliable illumination through clean energy. These installations save 5,688 kWh of electricity annually and help avoid 4,135 kg CO₂eq of emissions, while enhancing safety and visibility across mining zones. Extending the benefits beyond its operations, the company has additionally installed 745 solar streetlights in surrounding communities, contributing to safer and more sustainable neighbourhoods.

Further strengthening operational efficiency, FACOR has upgraded its cooling tower systems by replacing conventional blades with energy-efficient E-Glass Epoxy FRP blades. This upgrade significantly improves airflow performance and reduces power consumption, delivering annual energy savings of 94,320 kWh along with CO₂ abatement of 68,570 tCO₂eq, reinforcing the company’s sustained efforts to lower energy intensity.

Commenting on the initiatives, Pankaj Sharma, CEO, FACOR, said, “Our energy conservation initiatives reflect FACOR’s unwavering commitment to responsible operations and long-term sustainability. These projects are delivering consistent, tangible results across our facilities and are closely aligned with Vedanta’s ESG priorities. We will continue to invest in efficiency-driven technologies and renewable energy solutions to further reduce our environmental footprint.”

FACOR remains firmly committed to driving sustainable growth through technology-led efficiency improvements, clean energy adoption, and systematic carbon reduction. These ongoing efforts strengthen the company’s contribution to India’s energy conservation objectives and support Vedanta Group’s larger mission of building a more sustainable and resilient industrial ecosystem.