Essar Nears Final Approval for $4.5 Billion Saudi Steel Plant
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Essar Nears Final Approval for $4.5 Billion Saudi Steel Plant

Essar Group is on the brink of obtaining the final approvals necessary to commence construction of a $4.5 billion low-carbon steel plant in Ras Al-Khair, Saudi Arabia. The plant, which will have a production capacity of 4 million tonnes per year, is poised to meet the burgeoning domestic demand for steel in the Kingdom. This project marks Essar's first major steel investment outside India, reflecting its strategic expansion into the global market.

Prashant Ruia, Director of Essar Capital, confirmed that the company is awaiting the last set of approvals. The integrated steel project, managed by Essar's subsidiary Green Steel Arabia, will span 1,000 acres and feature state-of-the-art gas-based direct reduced iron (DRI) and electric arc furnace (EAF) technology, aimed at enhancing efficiency and reducing carbon emissions.

Additionally, Essar plans to construct two dedicated berths at the Ras Al-Khair port to facilitate the logistics for the steel plant. The project is expected to take about three to three-and-a-half years to complete. This initiative aligns with Saudi Arabia's vision to boost its domestic manufacturing capabilities, particularly in the automotive and consumer goods sectors, which are projected to drive significant steel demand.

Essar's pivot towards decarbonisation and green mobility underscores its commitment to sustainable growth. Following its debt-free status achieved two years ago, Essar is reinvesting in innovative projects to fuel its next phase of development. The company also expressed interest in re-entering the Indian steel industry when a suitable opportunity arises.

Essar Group is on the brink of obtaining the final approvals necessary to commence construction of a $4.5 billion low-carbon steel plant in Ras Al-Khair, Saudi Arabia. The plant, which will have a production capacity of 4 million tonnes per year, is poised to meet the burgeoning domestic demand for steel in the Kingdom. This project marks Essar's first major steel investment outside India, reflecting its strategic expansion into the global market. Prashant Ruia, Director of Essar Capital, confirmed that the company is awaiting the last set of approvals. The integrated steel project, managed by Essar's subsidiary Green Steel Arabia, will span 1,000 acres and feature state-of-the-art gas-based direct reduced iron (DRI) and electric arc furnace (EAF) technology, aimed at enhancing efficiency and reducing carbon emissions. Additionally, Essar plans to construct two dedicated berths at the Ras Al-Khair port to facilitate the logistics for the steel plant. The project is expected to take about three to three-and-a-half years to complete. This initiative aligns with Saudi Arabia's vision to boost its domestic manufacturing capabilities, particularly in the automotive and consumer goods sectors, which are projected to drive significant steel demand. Essar's pivot towards decarbonisation and green mobility underscores its commitment to sustainable growth. Following its debt-free status achieved two years ago, Essar is reinvesting in innovative projects to fuel its next phase of development. The company also expressed interest in re-entering the Indian steel industry when a suitable opportunity arises.

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