At SEML, we strongly believe in deriving 'Synergy in Energy'. Energy, in essence has been the foundation of our success. SEML prides itself in being one of the select companies which is 100% self-sufficient in its energy requirements. Currently, we are operating 81.5 MW thermal power plant at our Siltara plant. The energy generated is captively used in our sponge iron, billet, ingot and ferro alloys plants.
Company has planned for future expansion of an Integrated Steel Plant. In this diversified planning, SEML wish to expand its power generation capacity from its present capacity of 81.5 MW. One more 350MW Thermal power plant is under installation at village Kolam, district Raigarh, Chhattisgarh. SEML is operating one coal mine at village Karwahi in Mand area of Raigarh Coal Field, District Raigarh, Chhattisgarh. At present the Coal available from this mine is utilized for production of sponge iron at Siltara. The company proposes to expand the capacity of Coal Mine by underground mining and the coal available from enhanced capacity will be utilized for the proposed 350 MW capacity Power Plant. Land for the same already acquired. Part of the Power Generated from Power Plant will be used in the expansion project of SEML and balance will be transmitted via Inter State Transmission through Power Trading Agencies for selling.
Company also proposes to set up 2 x 660 MW merchant thermal power plant in phases, in the state of Chhattisgarh.
SEML firmly believes in utilization of renewable energy and in that respect has commissioned a 4.8 MW hydro power plant in the state of Uttranchal. The construction activity of 96 MW at Sikkim has already commenced from October, 2010. Company also proposes to install four more hydro power projects of 24 MW capacity in the state of Chhattisgarh. The construction of one 24 MW capacity will commence from Oct, 2011.
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