The coal gasification-based urea plant of the Talcher Fertilizers Ltd (TFL), which is set to be commissioned by 2023, would have an output of 1.27 million metric tonne per annum (MMTPA) of neem-coated urea.
The plant would ensure easy availability of urea in Odisha and adjoining States, informed Secretary, Department of Fertilisers Chhabilendra Roul at a Press meet here on Monday.
The TFL, a joint venture of GAIL, CIL and RCF, would implement the revival of the FCIL Talcher.
The plant would promote alternative use of abundantly available domestic coal in an environment friendly manner. It would produce 2.38 million metric standard cubic meter per day (MMSCMD) natural gas equivalent synthesis gas (syngas) from coal leading to reduction in import bill of liquefied natural gas (LNG).
The ammonia urea complex being set up at Talcher would have a design capacity of 2,200 tonne per day (TPD) of ammonia and 3,850 TPD of urea. The plant would produce around 100 TPD of sulphur flakes as a saleable byproduct.
The gasification process to be adopted at Talcher unit will emit negligible amount of sulphur oxides, nitrogen oxides and free particle emissions as compared to directly coal fired processes. Carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas which is emitted from coal, would be partially captured in closed loop process and recycled for production of urea.
The project is expected to significantly improve the quality of life and socio-economic status of the people in the area as it will generate opportunities in the form of direct and indirect employment in the region.
Up to 10,000 people are expected to be employed during the construction period and over 4,000 direct/indirect employment opportunities once the plant comes under operation.
Commitment of more than Rs 8,000 crore has already been made so far by the TFL under various awarded contracts.
The TFL has been allotted captive coal mine in the Talcher region to run the plant. Mine development activity has commenced.
Environment clearance and CCEA approval for RCF equity contribution have been received. An MoU has been signed with the IOCL for supply of pet coke to the plant.
The Wuhuan, which has been awarded the job for coal gasification and ammonia/urea package, has prepared the basic design (BDP) and an detailed engineering is underway. Site mobilisation is expected by end of the current financial year.
Pre-project activities like site grading and construction of power and water supply systems are near completion and another major job related to construction of roads, culverts, drains etc is underway.
