Sagar Cements Commissions 2.80 MW Waste Heat Recovery Power System at Andhra Pradesh Plant
Sagar Cements has commissioned a 2.80 MW Waste Heat Recovery Power System (AQC boiler) at its Gudipadu plant in Ananthapur District, Andhra Pradesh, under Regulation 30 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, disclosed on 14th May, 2026. The commissioning is part of a total planned capacity of 4.35 MW, with the remaining 1.55 MW preheater boiler expected to be commissioned by June 2026.
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Sagar Cements has successfully commissioned a 2.80 MW Waste Heat Recovery Power System (WHRS) at its cement manufacturing plant located in Gudipadu village, Ananthapur District, Andhra Pradesh. The disclosure was made under Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, and was communicated to the stock exchanges on 14th May, 2026.
WHRS Commissioning Details
The commissioned system pertains to the AQC (Air Quenching Cooler) boiler and represents a partial commissioning of the company's total planned WHRS capacity at the Gudipadu facility. The following table summarises the key parameters of the project:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Commissioned Capacity: | 2.80 MW (AQC boiler) |
| Total Project Capacity: | 4.35 MW |
| Balance Capacity: | 1.55 MW (Preheater boiler) |
| Facility Location: | Gudipadu village, Ananthapur District, Andhra Pradesh |
| Expected Balance Commissioning: | June 2026 |
| Disclosure Regulation: | Regulation 30, SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 |
| Disclosure Date: | 14th May, 2026 |
Balance Capacity and Next Steps
The remaining 1.55 MW of capacity, which relates to the preheater boiler, is expected to be commissioned by June 2026, as communicated in the regulatory filing. This follows the company's earlier letter dated 28th March, 2025, which had previously apprised the exchanges of the WHRS project at the Gudipadu plant.
About the Gudipadu Facility
The Gudipadu plant is one of Sagar Cements' multiple manufacturing facilities across India. The company operates cement plants across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Odisha, and holds multiple international certifications including ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, and ISO 50001:2018. The WHRS installation at Gudipadu reflects the company's efforts towards energy efficiency at its manufacturing operations.
The regulatory disclosure was signed by J. Raja Reddy, Company Secretary of Sagar Cements, and submitted to both the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. and BSE Limited.
Historical Stock Returns for Sagar Cements
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -2.23% | -6.46% | -1.21% | -18.35% | -20.15% | +16.02% |
How will the full 4.35 MW WHRS capacity at Gudipadu impact Sagar Cements' overall energy costs and EBITDA margins once the preheater boiler is commissioned in June 2026?
Does Sagar Cements plan to expand WHRS installations to its other manufacturing facilities in Telangana and Odisha, and what would be the potential combined renewable energy capacity?
How does Sagar Cements' WHRS capacity compare to peers in the mid-cap cement sector, and could this energy efficiency push improve its competitive positioning on carbon emission metrics?
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