New Delhi, Jan 13: South Korean steel major POSCO and Adani group have signed agreement to set up $5 billion integrated steel mill at Mundra in Gujarat.
POSCO and Adani have decided to collaborate at the group business level in various industries such as renewable energy, hydrogen, and logistics in response to carbon reduction requirements.
“The collaboration includes evaluating a joint Integrated Steel Mill at Mundra, Gujarat, based on POSCO’s state-of-the-art technology and cutting-edge R&D capability. POSCO and Adani intend to utilize renewable energy resources and green hydrogen, in line with both partners’ ESG commitments to sustainability and energy efficiency,” Adani said in a statement.
The statement said that both parties are examining various options to cooperate and leverage the technical, financial, and operational strengths of each company.
“We are very pleased to announce the partnership with POSCO, the world’s most efficient and advanced steel manufacturer, in steel production and carbon reduction. This partnership will contribute to the growth of India’s manufacturing industry and the Aatmanirbhar Bharat scheme championed by the Government of India. It will also help to strengthen India’s standing in green businesses,” said Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani.
The non-binding MoU signed between POSCO and Adani intends to collaborate at the group business level in various industries.
“POSCO and Adani are able to come to great synergy in the steel and environment-friendly business with POSCO’s state-of-the-art technology in steel making and Adani’s expertise in energy and infrastructure. I hope this cooperation will be a good and sustainable business cooperation model between India and South Korea,” said Jeong-woo, Choi, the CEO of POSCO.
