Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), the corporate entity of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, has once again achieved excellence in energy efficiency and conservation by winning the prestigious National Energy Leader Award from the Confederation of Indian Industry – Green Business Centre (CII-GBC). This marks the sixth consecutive year that RINL has received this accolade, demonstrating its steadfast commitment to sustainable energy practices.
Award Presentation
On the evening of September 12th, at a ceremony in Hyderabad, the award was presented to K Sudhakar, GM of the Energy Management Department (EMD-I/c), and his team by Milind Deora, Secretary of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, Ministry of Power, Government of India.
Recognitions and Achievements
In addition to the National Energy Leader Award, RINL also secured the “Excellent Energy Efficient Unit Award” for the eighth consecutive year. These acknowledgments reflect RINL’s ongoing efforts in energy conservation through various initiatives:
Harnessing Waste Heat Recovery Systems
Pulverized Coal Injection (PCI) in Blast Furnaces
Waste Recycling and Energy Benchmarking
Company’s Commitment
Receiving the National Energy Leader Award for six consecutive years underscores RINL’s pioneering approach to energy management. The company’s continuous focus on enhancing energy efficiency, reducing carbon footprints, and embracing innovative technologies for sustainable growth sets a high standard within the industry.
Acknowledgment from Leadership
Sri AK Bagchi, CMD of RINL, extended his heartfelt congratulations to the entire RINL Collective and expressed special appreciation for the Energy Management Department for their significant contributions to securing this prestigious award.