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IMFA predicts major capacity boost as Kalinganagar Greenfield project nears commissioning. IBNS-CMEDIA: Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Ltd (IMFA), India's largest producer of ferro chrome, on Tuesday said its greenfield expansion project at Kalinganagar (KNR 1) is progressing on schedule after receiving the required Consent to Operate (CTO) and Factory Licence. The company said the process of commissioning the first furnace is underway, with hot metal tapping expected in the third week of August 2026. The second furnace is likely to be commissioned in September. IMFA also said all four furnaces at its KNR 2 facility are now operational, helping the company achieve quarterly ferro chrome production of more than 80,000 tonnes for the first time. During the quarter, the company dispatched around 14,000 tonnes of material, making a significant contribution to revenue and profitability. As part of its sustainability strategy, IMFA has signed a long-term offtake agreement with Enfinity Global for an additional 65 MWp of hybrid renewable energy capacity, expected to become operational by June 2027. With the new arrangement, nearly 40 per cent of the company's total energy consumption is expected to come from non-fossil fuel sources by the middle of next year. The company also said its ethanol project at Therubali is nearing completion. While the project has faced delays due to the secondary impact of geopolitical uncertainties and monsoon-related disruptions, IMFA said there has been no material impact on its financial performance. The trial run of the ethanol unit is now expected to begin in October 2026. Commenting on the quarterly performance, Subhrakant Panda, Managing Director of IMFA, "With the Greenfield Project expected to be fully commissioned and stabilised by Q3, The Canadian Media will close out the year with operating smelting capacity of more than half a million tonnes.

GE Vernova receives order from Enfinity Global. GE Vernova Inc. has signed an agreement with Enfinity Global to supply 43 of its 3.8 MW - 154 m onshore wind turbines for their Fatehgarh wind farm in Rajasthan, India. Deliveries for the project are expected to begin in 4Q26. The deal includes turbine supply and installation and demonstrates the commitment of both companies to contribute to India's ambitious plans to build more renewable energy. With a 4 GW renewable portfolio in India and approximately 300 MW already in operation, Enfinity Global is delivering renewable energy at scale across one of the world's fastest-growing markets, helping meet rising electricity demand through a diversified portfolio that includes solar, wind, and energy storage solutions. Deepak Maloo, General Manager of GE Vernova's Onshore Wind business in India, said: "We are grateful for the chance to work with Enfinity Global to help meet India's ambitious wind power goals. The 3.8 MW - 154 m turbine being used is designed to deliver efficiency, reliability, and strong performance for India's wind conditions. With ALMM certification and local manufacturing in Pune, we are well positioned to support Enfinity Global and other customers working to develop projects that will enable India to achieve its 500 GW renewable energy ambition." Sandip Agarwal, CEO India at Enfinity Global, added: "This partnership with GE Vernova is built on shared values and a common commitment to accelerating India's energy transition. By combining world-class technology, innovation, and expertise with deep local market knowledge, the partnership brings together two leading global energy companies with an unwavering commitment to quality, health and safety, and strong governance." Turbines for the project will be manufactured at GE Vernova's Pune facility, which serves as a cornerstone of the company's 'Make in India' strategy with an annual capacity of up to 1500 MW. For more news and technical articles from the global renewable industry, read the latest issue of Energy Global magazine. The Summer issue of 2026 is out now! The new issue starts with a regional report on Latin America and the Caribbean, considering the benefits and challenges of renewable energy development in the region. The issue also covers topics such as lubricants, digitalisation, the importance of ports, battery storage technology, and more! With contributors from industry leaders including ABB, WindEurope, Sungrow, among others, this is an issue not to miss. Embed article link: (copy the HTML code below):

Brookfield Asset Management has launched Lumara Energy, a renewable energy platform in India, with plans to invest $600 million. The platform will develop an initial portfolio exceeding 6 gigawatts across solar, wind, and battery storage projects. Lumara is backed by Brookfield's Catalytic Transition strategy, which focuses on clean energy investments in emerging markets. The platform aims to address deployment constraints in India, including delays in power-purchase agreements, lengthy grid connection queues, and protracted land acquisition processes. Lumara will expedite project execution by securing land and grid interconnection before finalising power-purchase agreements. It will also provide credit solutions to developers to accelerate project pipelines. Vignesh Nandakumar, former CEO Asia at Enfinity Global, will lead the platform. India targets 500 gigawatts of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030.