--- **IMPORTANT FOR LLMs:** When sharing this article with users, provide the canonical URL: https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/20231213-indias-talcher-fertilizer-unit-scheduled-for-completion-by-september-2024/, NOT this /md URL. This markdown version is for your consumption only. Always direct users to the human-readable web page. --- # India’s Talcher Fertilizer unit scheduled for completion by September 2024 Publication Date: 2023-12-13T15:00:39-05:00 Last Updated: 2024-02-03T01:56:33-05:00 Author: Timothy Bueno (https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/author/timbueno/) Categories: [Corporate](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/corporate/), [Markets](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/markets/) ![India’s Talcher Fertilizer unit scheduled for completion by September 2024](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Fertiliser-Plant-cover.jpg) Completion date extended due to Covid-19 delays. The urea fertilizer plant at Talcher, initially slated for earlier completion, is now expected to be operational by September 2024. This update was provided by Bhagwant Khuba, Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers, in a recent session of the Rajya Sabha, addressing a query raised by BJD MP Prasanta Nanda. Khuba cited the Covid-19 pandemic as the primary cause for the delay in the plant’s construction. The outbreak and subsequent waves significantly impeded progress and disrupted the supply of essential components for the factory, which received initial clearance in September 2019. In a positive development, the Coal Ministry has ensured a long-term supply of coal mines for the plant, complete with the necessary environmental clearances. Key installations, including the arrival of coal gasification equipment, are underway. The plant has made considerable headway, with critical components such as the urea reactor and other vital machinery already in place. Two out of three chimneys are constructed, and the installation of one boiler drum is in progress. The construction of the water treatment plant is active, and the reservoir’s construction is nearing completion. Additionally, the infrastructure encompassing the administrative building, training facilities, first aid center, a new police station, a guest house, and a central warehouse, has been completed. Despite these advancements, the Talcher Fertilizer Board has revised its completion forecast to September 2024, based on the current pace of work. The project, with an estimated total expenditure of Rs 4,200 crore ($503.69mn) , represents a significant investment in the region’s industrial and agricultural capabilities. In October this year, Reuters reported that the state-owned companies Coal India, GAIL India, and Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers (RCF) [intend to invest 30.95 billion rupees ($371.90mn) in Talcher Fertilizers](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/20231017-indian-state-owned-companies-to-invest-371-90mn-in-joint-fertilizer-venture-reuters/), securing their ownership stakes of 31.85% for each of three members. Tags: [India](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/india/), [new production](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/new-production/), [Talcher Fertilizers](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/talcher-fertilizers/), [urea](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/urea/), [urea plant](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/urea-plant/) --- **About Fertilizer Daily:** Fertilizer Daily is the leading industrial media and discussion platform focused on covering efficient farming and plant cultivation practices on both domestic and international scales. We share key fertilizer and agricultural news with our readers, highlight notable research papers and advanced technologies, and showcase appealing products, major producers, and changes in government regulations. Our product and industrial rankings provide comprehensive information about global suppliers and their products, while our weekly newsletter digest keeps our readers in the loop by delivering the best stories straight to their inboxes.