PM Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for India's first Coal-to-Ammonium Nitrate project in Jharsuguda, Odisha, worth ₹25,016 crore. The facility is a joint venture between BHEL (Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited) and Coal India Limited, designed to produce 2,000 tonnes of ammonium nitrate daily using BHEL's proprietary technology. The project aims to reduce India's chemical import dependence and strengthen energy security. Ammonium nitrate is widely used in explosives for mining and construction.
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PM Modi Lays Foundation for India's First Coal-to-Ammonium Nitrate Project in Jharsuguda, Odisha Worth ₹25,016 Crore
Key Points
- PM Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for India's first Coal-to-Ammonium Nitrate project in Jharsuguda, Odisha, worth ₹25,016 crore
- The facility is a joint venture between BHEL (Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited) and Coal India Limited, designed to produce 2,000 tonnes of ammonium nitrate daily using BHEL's proprietary technology
- The project aims to reduce India's chemical import dependence and strengthen energy security
- Ammonium nitrate is widely used in explosives for mining and construction
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• India's first Coal-to-Ammonium Nitrate Project: Jharsuguda, Odisha; ₹25,016 crore (June 20, 2026) • Joint Venture: BHEL + Coal India Limited; output: 2,000 tonnes/day • Goal: reduce chemical imports; strengthen energy security • Ammonium Nitrate: primary use in mining/construction explosives
