Tata Chemicals Magadi Ltd. (TCML), Africa’s largest manufacturer of natural soda ash, has marked a notable milestone with the commissioning of a 10 tons per hour electric calciner, “the first of its kind” in the worldwide soda ash industry.
Alongside this, TCML has also released a 5-MW solar photovoltaic (PV) plant, labelling a tremendous shift from Heavy Furnace Oil (HFO)-based calcination to renewable, low-carbon technologies. The commissioning, which forms a part of TCML’s expansion programme, positions Tata Chemicals Magadi as a main player in sustainable commercial practices and brings the corporation closer towards attaining carbon neutrality in line with the Tata Group’s 2045 target.
“With the commissioning of this electric calciner and solar PV plant, TCML is on a clear trajectory to be come a net-zero carbon operation, consistent with our venture Alingana commitments. This milestone demonstrates our faith in Kenya’s industrial capability and our determination to building a sustainable future for generations to come,” S. Nagarajan, Managing Director & CEO, Tata Chemicals Magadi, stated.
‘Venture Alingana’, the Tata Group’s flagship sustainability initiative, goal to acquire a 30% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030 and acquire net-zero status via 2045 across all operations.
