India’s Ministry of Steel has approved ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AMNS India) to construct an iron ore slurry pipeline from Chhattisgarh to Andhra Pradesh via Odisha. The pipeline will transport iron ore in slurry form to the company’s upcoming Anakapalle steel plant, creating a cost-efficient and sustainable logistics corridor that reduces reliance on road and rail transport.
The project supports low-carbon, environmentally responsible industrial logistics, aligning with India’s green infrastructure goals.
The approval also advances the development of AMNS India’s 17 mln tons per annum integrated steel plant (8.2 mln tons in the first phase) in Anakapalle, which will feature state-of-the-art technology for energy efficiency, water recycling, and carbon footprint reduction, making it one of the largest greenfield steel plants in India.
AMNS India, a joint venture between global steel giants ArcelorMittal and Nippon Steel, is a leading integrated flat steel producer in India. The company operates with a crude steel capacity of 9 mln tons per annum, along with 20 mln tons of pellet capacity and a diverse portfolio of flat and value-added steel products.
