At the end of Phase 1, Essar has emerged as the largest pellet producer in India with a capacity of 14 mtpa. A total capacity of 20 mtpa will be achieved after completion of the second phase.
According to Mr Dilip Oommen, Managing Director and CEO, Essar Steel, “Company will beneficiate the low-grade iron ore available at Dabuna and transport it through a slurry pipe to the pellet plant at Paradip”.