The Talcher Fertilisers Limited (TFL) is likely to commence its operations by September 2023, informed Union Chemical and Fertilisers Minister DV Sadananda Gowda in the Rajya Sabha on Friday.
In a written reply, Gowda said that the Central Government has approved many proposals for revival of closed Talcher unit of Fertilizer Corporation of India Limited (FCIL) in a Cabinet meeting and has been working for restarting the urea unit.
He also mentioned that an MoU was signed with the IOCL in August 2017 for supply of pet coke. A mine allotment agreement for captive coal mine was signed in December 2018.
Investment approval of the project was accorded by the TFL Board on August 29, 2019 after receipt of approvals by the promoters.