Vedanta Aluminium’s Thermal Engineers Powering Excellence!

Vedanta Aluminium boasts an extensive captive thermal power portfolio, with an impressive capacity of approximately 5500 MW of thermal power distributed across Jharsuguda and Lanjigarh in Odisha, and BALCO in Korba, Chhattisgarh. To ensure peak performance in this complex aluminium production process, the company relies on its pool of 5,500 skilled thermal engineers and technical staff, making it one of the largest groups of thermal power professionals in the country. As aluminium holds great importance as the second most essential metal globally, its continuous production depends on a constant supply of high-quality power.

Together, these professionals ensure Vedanta Aluminium’s substantial power requirements are met with a reliable and consistent thermal energy supply, thus contributing to the nation’s needs. Moreover, the company’s power plants play a critical role in providing essential power to the state electricity grids through designated units.

On the occasion of National Thermal Engineers Day, Vedanta Aluminium acknowledged the significance of nurturing and empowering these thermal engineers who drive progress in the sector and significantly contribute to India’s energy safety and security.

Vedanta Aluminium is a staunch advocate of Industry 4.0 and Web3 technologies, leading the adoption of smart manufacturing practices within the domestic industry. The company actively harnesses the potential of cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), digital twins, and computer vision to achieve resource efficiencies, reduce water consumption, improve power plant efficiency, and enhance asset management. This technological transformation is a three-pronged approach through partnerships with established global players, emerging tech startups, and in-house digital experts and innovation cells.

Sunil Gupta, COO, Vedanta Limited – Aluminium Business, expressed their commitment to integrating renewable energy into their power portfolio, producing India’s first low carbon, ‘green’ aluminium, branded as ‘Restora’ for global customers who prioritise the sustainable provenance of their raw materials. With a constant focus on resource management and the gradual incorporation of renewables into their energy mix, Vedanta Aluminium actively leads the industry’s transition to a Net Zero future.

Sunil Kumar Satya, CEO – Power, Vedanta Limited – Aluminium Business, emphasised the vital role of thermal engineers in ensuring energy security, affirming that the talented team of engineers at Vedanta Aluminium implements tech-led interventions to optimise processes. This amalgamation of skilled talent and world-class technologies has resulted in perhaps the country’s most sustainable thermal operations. The company remains devoted to nurturing its workforce of thermal engineers, fostering an innovative environment, and empowering them to shape the future of operations and contribute to India’s energy security.

With an unwavering commitment to excellence, Vedanta Aluminium has achieved remarkable growth and accolades. Each of its business units has been recognised as a ‘Great Place To Work’ multiple times, and the company remains dedicated to strengthening its pool of thermal engineers through comprehensive training programs, exposure to the latest technologies, and industry-leading career growth opportunities.

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