Jindal Steel has commissioned a 3 MTPA Basic Oxygen Furnace (BOF) at its Angul integrated steel plant in Odisha, increasing its crude steelmaking capacity at the facility from 6 MTPA to 9 MTPA. The first heat from the new BOF has been tapped, marking the start of production.
The commissioning of the BOF synchronises with Blast Furnace 2 at Angul, aligning hot metal and steelmaking capacities to enable higher throughput into downstream mills. The expansion supports production for sectors including infrastructure, energy, automotive, oil and gas, and real estate.
“The new BOF is now running, 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, Jindal Steel.
Jindal Steel is an integrated steel producer operating on a mine-to-metal model. The company manages facilities in Angul, Raigarh, and Patratu, with strategic operations across India and Africa. With investments exceeding USD 12 billion, its products serve sectors such as infrastructure, construction, and manufacturing.
