(a) whether NALCO proposes an ambitious growth plan under its second phase expansion project;
(b) if so, the details alongwith the estimate cost of the said project;
(c) the time by when the said project is likely to be completed alongwith the present status
thereof; and
(d) the extent to which the capacity of bauxite mining, alumina and aluminium production and
power generation are likely to be increased from such expansion plan?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF MINES (DR. T. SUBBARAMI REDDY)
(a) to (d) : Yes, Sir. After obtaining Government approval on 26.10.2004, National Aluminium
Company Limited(NALCO) has started implementation of second phase expansion project of its
integrated aluminium complex at a revised estimated cost of Rs. 5003 crores (March, 2007
price levels) which is to be completed by December, 2008. The present capacity of the
various project segments and the projected capacity after 2nd phase expansion is as under:-
Project Segment Unit Present capacity Projected capacity after 2nd phase expansion
Bauxite Mines Lakh MT# 48 63 Alumina Refinery Lakh MT 15.75 21 Aluminium Smelter Lakh MT 3.45 4.6 Captive Power Plant Mega Watt 960 1200
Project Segmen Physical progress
Mines & Alumina 48.1 % Smelter 46.5% Captive Power Plant 66.7%