Project overview
A global FMCG manufacturer operates a process-critical, batch-sensitive food production facility in western India, where hygiene, quality, and uptime are non-negotiable. Production continuity depends heavily on stable and consistent steam for core processes.
Historically, the site relied on oil- and gas-fired boilers to eliminate any risk of steam pressure fluctuations that could compromise batch integrity. As part of its long-term net-zero roadmap, the organisation sought to transition its energy systems without introducing fuel-security risks, steam instability, or operational disruption.
Challenges
- Zero tolerance for steam pressure variability impacting batch quality
- Requirement for biomass to perform predictably as the primary fuel
- Risk of fuel stockouts or seasonal performance swings
- Need to ensure hygiene, dust control, and compliant waste handling
- Continuity required across operating seasons and multiple years
Solution
- Thermax, through TOESL, delivered Steam-as-a-Service via a phased capacity build-out, adding multiple biomass boilers over time and operating them under a governed system.
- Engineered continuity through robust fuel supply chain management
- Implemented strict fuel quality gates and operating discipline
- Established compliant waste and ash handling processes
- Enabled 100% biomass-based steam generation without reliance on liquid or gaseous fuels This structured approach ensured predictable, stable steam delivery aligned with both operational and sustainability goals.
Result
- Installed Steam-aaS capacity of 56 TPH across phases (2021: 16 TPH × 2; 2024: 24 TPH × 1) at 17.5 kg/cm²(G) pressure
- Achieved 100% biomass operations with no fuel stockouts through robust 24×365 supply chain management
- Reported CO₂ abatement of 11,981 MT (YTD FY26–27)
- Delivered dependable, stable, and trustworthy steam utility for continuous food manufacturing operations
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