Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah dedicated Sulphuric Acid Plant–3 (SAP-III) at the Paradeep complex of Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited to the nation. The commissioning of the new facility marks an important milestone in strengthening India’s fertiliser manufacturing capacity and supporting the country’s agricultural sector. The project, built at an estimated cost of ₹700 crore, is expected to significantly enhance production capabilities at IFFCO’s Paradeep unit, one of India’s largest integrated phosphatic fertiliser manufacturing complexes.
Capacity Expansion Strengthens Fertiliser Infrastructure
IFFCO acquired the Paradeep complex in 2005 for ₹2,577 crore, when the plant’s production capacity stood at 7.5 lakh metric tons. Today, the facility’s capacity has increased substantially to around 22 lakh metric tons. Of the total output, about 15 percent comprises blended fertilisers, while nearly 40 percent consists of indigenous Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) production. The expansion of sulphuric acid production will help ensure a stable supply of a critical raw material used in fertiliser and chemical manufacturing across the country.
Plant to Produce 2,000 Tons Per Day
The newly commissioned Sulphuric Acid Plant–3 has a production capacity of approximately 2,000 metric tons per day. Once fully operational, the facility will support fertiliser manufacturing processes at the Paradeep complex and strengthen the supply chain for phosphatic fertiliser production. The plant has been designed using advanced and environmentally efficient technologies, enabling improved operational efficiency and better energy utilisation within the manufacturing process.
Advanced Technology to Improve Efficiency
IFFCO Chairman Dilip Sanghani said the commissioning of Sulphuric Acid Plant–3 reflects the organisation’s commitment to strengthening fertiliser production capacity while adopting modern technologies. Managing Director K.J. Patel explained that the new plant incorporates advanced process technologies designed to enhance operational efficiency and energy performance. As reported by eng.ruralvoice.in, he added that the facility will support sustainable industrial development while improving the overall efficiency of fertiliser manufacturing operations at the Paradeep complex.
