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Headline: Visakhapatnam Steel Plant Celebrates National Energy Conservation Day with Renewed Commitment to Efficiency
Visakhapatnam, India – Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), also known as Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP), commemorated National Energy Conservation Day on Monday, December 15, 2025, with a strong emphasis on reducing energy consumption and improving operational efficiency.
The event, attended by Chairman and Managing Director A. K. Saxena and other management personnel, highlighted RINL’s history of adopting energy-efficient technologies. General Manager K. Sudhakar showcased key initiatives like Coke Dry Quenching (CDQ), Top Pressure Recovery Turbine, LD Gas Recovery, and other energy-saving measures already in place.
Saxena urged employees to intensify their focus on minimizing energy usage across all operations, specifically targeting reductions in fuel rates within the Blast Furnace. He emphasized the importance of improving techno-economic parameters to achieve cost reductions. He also congratulated RINL on winning the CII Energy Efficient Unit Award.
The company conducted a month-long energy conservation awareness campaign, reaching approximately 3,500 participants through diverse programs across departments and schools. The campaign was organized by the Energy and Environment Management Department. The event underscored RINL-VSP’s commitment to sustainable practices and resource conservation within its operations.
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