Bhubaneswar: Jindal Steel has successfully commissioned its 250 MT Basic Oxygen Furnace (BOF) converter at the Angul integrated steel plant, adding 3 MTPA of crude steelmaking capacity. With the first heat now tapped, the company’s total capacity at Angul has increased from 6 MTPA to 9 MTPA—bringing the plant closer to its goal of achieving 12 MTPA within the current financial year.
The synchronised commissioning of Blast Furnace 2 and the BOF converter marks a significant milestone in India’s journey toward steel self-reliance. This integrated flow into downstream mills ensures a steady supply of Indian-made steel for the infrastructure, energy, automotive, oil & gas, and real estate sectors.
“The new BOF is now operational, and the first heat has been tapped. With this, Angul gains real muscle in steelmaking. Every tonne we produce here strengthens India’s ability to rely on its own capacity,” said Naveen Jindal, Chairman of Jindal Steel.
