Bhubaneswar: Hindalco Industries Limited, Unit- Hirakud Smelter & Power, a Hindalco Industries Ltd. unit in Sambalpur, has achieved a major sustainability milestone with the commissioning of a 100 KLD Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) Plant equipped with Mechanical Vapour Recompression (MVR) technology. The new facility ensures complete recycling and reuse of industrial effluents, marking a significant step toward sustainable water management and environmental stewardship.
The inauguration ceremony was graced by Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB) Member Secretary Uma Nanduri, Member Secretary, OSPCB Regional Officer; Dr. S. N. Nanda, Hirakud Smelter & Power Unit Head Sumit Mukherjee, Head-Smelter Pratap Sahu and Head- CPP Arun Singh.
Dy Head Corporate Affairs Soubhagya Tripathy, Env -Head Ranjan Jena, Rupesh Mahajan, Biswajit Tiwari, Bibhor Mohapatra, Tushar Patra, Ashish Das were also present at the event.
The MVR-based ZLD system functions by evaporating and condensing wastewater using recycled steam energy, enabling 90–95% recovery of clean water for reuse within the plant. This innovative system eliminates liquid effluent discharge, minimizes freshwater consumption, and ensures full compliance with ZLD regulations.
With an investment of approximately Rs 35 crore, the project underscores Hindalco’s strategic focus on sustainability, resource efficiency, and circular economy.
The initiative aligns with the company’s long-term vision of achieving Water Positivity.This pioneering project positions Hindalco Hirakud Smelter & Power among the MVR-based ZLD facilities, setting a benchmark for responsible industrial practices in the aluminium sector and reaffirming Hindalco’s commitment to environmental excellence and future-ready operations.
