Lloyds Engineering Works Limited (LEWL) has announced that it has received a significant order from the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) for the development of a 4.2 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) Pellet Plant Complex at SAIL’s IISCO Steel Plant in Burnpur, West Bengal.
The company has been selected as a consortium partner alongside Primetals Technologies India Pvt. Ltd and Primetals Technologies Austria GmbH for the prestigious project. The total contract value stands at ₹613 crore plus €18 million, marking one of the largest project wins for Lloyds Engineering Works in recent years.
Project Scope and Responsibilities
Under the consortium arrangement, Lloyds Engineering Works will be responsible for the detailed design and engineering of the facility, as well as the supply of critical process equipment and systems required for the execution of the pellet plant. The project is scheduled to be completed within 39 months from the effective date of the contract.
Key Details of the Order
- Awarding Entity: SAIL – IISCO Steel Plant, Burnpur (West Bengal)
- Project Name:2 MTPA Pellet Plant Project
- Consortium Partners: Primetals Technologies India Pvt. Ltd and Primetals Technologies Austria GmbH
- Nature of Work: Design, engineering, and supply of key process systems
- Contract Value: ₹613 crore + €18 million
- Execution Timeline: 39 months from the effective date
- Awarding Entity Type: Domestic
- Promoter/Related Party Involvement: None
Strategic Significance
This project marks a major step forward in Lloyds Engineering Works’ growing presence in the steel and industrial infrastructure sector, reinforcing its engineering and project execution capabilities.
A company spokesperson commented,
“We are proud to collaborate with Primetals Technologies and SAIL on this critical capacity expansion project. The 4.2 MTPA pellet plant at IISCO will play a key role in enhancing India’s domestic steelmaking capabilities and improving operational efficiency.”
The project is expected to strengthen SAIL’s raw material processing infrastructure and support its long-term growth and sustainability goals. For Lloyds Engineering Works, the order adds to its expanding portfolio of large-scale industrial and metallurgical projects, consolidating its position as a trusted engineering solutions partner for the steel industry.