Press Release

Rajgangpur, April 4, 2025: Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd. (DCBL), a leading player in India’s cement sector, in collaboration with Odisha Power Generation Corporation (OPGC), has successfully commenced the transportation of fly ash using BTAP (Bogie Tank for Alumina Powder) rakes a first-of-its-kind initiative at its integrated cement plant in Rajgangpur, Odisha. Owing to their leak-proof design and specialised air fluidizing system, BTAP wagons help significantly reduce dust emissions during the transportation of fly ash. A total of 3050 tonnes of fly ash was transported via this first BTAP rake from Belpahar to Rajgangpur, covering approximately 95 kms. A total of 51 cylindrical wagons were deployed, ensuring the material was moved safely, efficiently, and in an environmentally responsible manner. The next rake is expected to arrive in May.

The flag-off ceremony of the inaugural BTAP rake took place recently at the BTAP unloading section near BC1 Slag Hopper, in the presence of senior OPGC officials including Mr. Manas Rout, Managing Director and Director (Operations); Mr. Santosh Sarangi, Finance Head; Mr. Anand Padhy, Ash Utilization Head; Mr. Rahul Ojha; and Mr. Ritesh Ranjan, Technical Assistant to the MD, along with the DCBL Rajgangpur operations team.

Commenting on the initiative, Shri Chetan Shrivastav, Executive Director of DCBL and Unit Head of Rajgangpur said, “At Dalmia Cement, we continue to prioritize sustainable and efficient practices across our operations. The use of BTAP rakes for fly ash transportation not only strengthens our circular economy approach but also helps minimize environmental impact through cleaner logistics. We are proud to collaborate with OPGC on this initiative and look forward to scaling this model further.”

This milestone marks a significant step towards sustainable ash utilisation, helping reduce fugitive dust emissions typically associated with fly ash transportation. By leveraging BTAP technology under the Liberalized Special Freight Train Operator (LSFTO) scheme, Dalmia Cement and OPGC are advancing cleaner logistics while promoting circular economy practices.

Dalmia Cement’s Rajgangpur plant has consistently pioneered innovative and eco-conscious practices across operations, with a strong focus on industrial collaboration to support sustainable development goals in the region

About Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited:

Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited (DCBL), a subsidiary of Dalmia Bharat Limited (BSE Code: 542216|NSE Symbol: DALBHARAT and listed in MSE), is a leading player in the cement manufacturing segment and has been in existence since 1939. Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited prides itself on having one of the lowest carbon footprints in the cement world globally. It is the first cement company to commit to RE100, EP100 & EV100 (first triple joiner) – showing real business leadership in the clean energy transition by taking a joined-up approach. With a growing capacity, currently pegged at 45.6 MnT, Dalmia Cement is the fourth-largest cement manufacturing group in India by installed capacity. Spread across ten states and fifteen manufacturing units, the company is a category leader in super-specialist cement used for oil well, railway sleepers and airstrips and is the country’s largest producer of Portland Slag Cement (PSC). Visit us at http://www.dalmiacement.com. 

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