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VOL. 16 • NO. 3 • April 2022

Aligned with Vedanta’s eSG vision of “transforming A third-generation, Danieli corus level-2 automation
for Good”, the move marks the beginning in the series system will support operators in maximizing process
of actions by the company to deliver on its goal of efficiency and stability. Browser-based for maximum
becoming “NetZero Carbon by 2050 or sooner” and user–friendliness and customizability, it will enable
“using 2.5 GW of Round the clock (Rtc) Renewable system access from any device within the plant network.
energy for its operations by 2030”.
Gainwell Engineering signs licensing agreement
Vedanta aims to partially replace existing captive with Caterpillar to manufacture underground
thermal power capacities with Renewable energy mining equipment in India for global market
for smelting and associated operations, and meeting Plans to invest ~Rs 500 Crore to set up a manufacturing unit in
power requirements of capacity expansion at Vedanta West Bengal
Aluminium limited- Jharsuguda, Balco and hindustan
Zinc. the overall arrangement is to procure 580 MW Gainwell engineering Private limited, announced the
of renewable power where SPtPl and its affiliates are launch of its operations by entering into a technology
setting up a 1960 MW hybrid-based renewable energy licensing agreement for underground mining equipment
capacity to achieve this generation in a combination of with caterpillar, world’s leading manufacturer of
Solar, Wind and Storage solutions. Once this power construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural
supply comes online, it has the potential to prevent gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric
about 2.7 million tons of GHG emissions from locomotives. the agreement will enable Gainwell
entering the atmosphere. engineering to manufacture medium & high seam
underground Room & Pillar equipment to support the
New 880,000-tpy, Danieli Corus Compact Blast growing coal production in India and other countries
Furnace Complex at BMM Ispat
around the world. coal remains the main stay of energy
For the expansion of its steel plant in Danapur, BMM security for India and emerging economies and this
Ispat awarded Danieli corus a contract for a complete, initiative will again make the reliable, superior Room
0.88-Mtpy blast furnace complex. the plant will be & Pillar equipment available to the global customers.
installed in an iron ore-rich area in Karnataka state, As a part of this agreement, Gainwell engineering will
where BMM Ispat currently produces pellets, sponge also supply after-market spare parts and render service
iron and a variety of long products. support to the existing active population of licensed
caterpillar Room & Pillar equipment and highwall
the blast furnace will have a 680-m³ working volume for
a design capacity of 2400-2600 daily tons of hot metal. Miner.
Gainwell engineering is a manufacturing venture
It will feature Danieli top-charging unit with a compact
DANCU distributor developed to minimize operating of Gainwellcommosales Private limited (formerly
costs thanks to maximum availability and minimum tractors India Private limited), a company that has
maintenance, and dry gas cleaning technology to a rich legacy of over seven decades of supporting
eliminate the requirement for large quantities of infrastructural progress in India.
scrubbing water, while retaining maximum residual Gainwell engineering would locate its manufacturing
thermal energy in the top gas. business headquarters in Kolkata, India with its plant
being set up across 35 acres in Panagarh, West
the hot blast stoves will be based on dome combustion
process, with a refractory design proven for ultra-long Bengal, at an investment of ~Rs 500 crores (approx.
campaign life capability based on free expansion US$ 70 Million) that when fully developed will create
allowance and a shell mechanical design, resulting in an employment opportunity of more than 250 people
low stresses to prevent premature fatigue and inter– of highly skilled technicians. Gainwell engineering will
crystalline stress corrosion cracking. manufacture select models of continuous Miners, Face
haulers, Roof Support carriers, Scoops / Multi Utility
the furnace will operate on a charge mix of 80% pellets Vehicles, Feeder Breakers and highwall Miner under
and 20% lump ore, while the pulverized coal-injection Gainwell brand with technology licensing agreement
system will inject up to 250 kg/thM. with caterpillar.

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