Deccan Cements has firmed up its plan to expand its cement plant in Mahankaligudem, Nalgonda District, Telangana. The plant will be expanded from 1.8Mt/yr via the installation of a third line at an investment cost of $85 million. The project will also increase the capacity of the plant’s waste heat recovery power plant from 18 MW to 33 MW. The project will generate employment opportunities for 170 new staff.