Jindal Steel commissions one of India’s largest blast furnaces at Angul
“This furnace represents our vision to unite tradition with innovation”
Jindal Steel has marked a major milestone in India’s steelmaking industry by blowing in a 5mtpa blast furnace. The ceremonial blow-in of the Bhagavati Subhadrika blast furnace II was led by Naveen Jindal, chairman of Jindal Steel, firmly establishing Angul as the largest single-location steel facility in the country.
The Bhagavati Subhadrika blast furnace, with a useful volume of 5499m³, ranks among the world’s largest and most advanced. It exemplifies Jindal Steel’s commitment to setting new benchmarks in the industry by combining scale with cutting-edge automation, a robust safety-first design, and enhanced sustainability.
“Commissioning the Bhagavati Subhadrika blast furnace at Angul is a proud moment for Jindal Steel and for India. By doubling Angul’s capacity to 12mtpa, we are strengthening our global competitiveness and reaffirming our commitment to Atmanirbhar Bharat. Rooted in Odisha’s culture and powered by cutting-edge technology, this furnace represents our vision to unite tradition with innovation,” said chairman Naveen Jindal.
This accomplishment gives fresh momentum to Jindal Steel’s long-term growth ambitions. Angul will now serve as the company’s central hub for future expansion. Planned developments include a dedicated port at Paradeep, a slurry pipeline and a coal pipe conveyor to enhance supply chain efficiency, the Shreebhoomi Power Plant and new coke oven facilities. Together, these projects will establish Angul as the cornerstone of Jindal Steel’s global growth strategy.
