By Bizodisha Bureau, Bhubaneswar, September 20, 2026: The public sector metal major National Aluminium Company Ltd (Nalco) has invited Expression of Interest (EOI) from manufacturers, investors and collaborators for setting up manufacturing facilities or securing long-term supply chains for three key raw materials used in aluminium production, viz Aluminium Fluoride, Calcined Petroleum Coke (CPC) and Coal Tar Pitch.

The EOI seeks proposals for forming a Joint Venture (JV) or entering into a long-term strategic partnership for setting up a production facility for CT Pitch, for CPC and Aluminium Fluoride, preferably in the vicinity of NALCO’s Angul Smelter Complex or at another suitable location, with equity participation. It also leaves open for any other collaborative structure (to be specified by the respondent) that furthers the objective of secure, cost-competitive supply.

The Navaratna Company has set the deadline for submission of proposals by October 12 next. The initiative aims to strengthen NALCO’s supply chain security for critical inputs required in its aluminium smelting operations.