Coromandel, Veolia sign pact to expand desalination plant in Vizag

Agri input solutions company Coromandel International Ltd has signed an agreement with Veolia Water Technologies and Solutions (India) Pvt. Ltd. to expand its seawater desalination capacity from 6 million litres per day (MLD) to 9 MLD in their Visakhapatnam plant.

Coromandel will provide the necessary infrastructure support, while Veolia brings in its global expertise in water treatment technology, machinery, and operations. As part of the agreement, Veolia will continue to operate the expanded desalination facility, ensuring long-term operational efficiency and sustainability.

“Once operational, the upgraded plant will meet approximately 60 per cent to 70 per cent of Coromandel’s total water requirements at its Vizag facility, substantially reducing reliance on external water sources and enhancing the company’s water resilience,” S. Sankarasubramanian, MD & CEO of Coromandel International Ltd, said here in a statement on Wednesday.

Published on September 24, 2025