Jindal Steel Commissions 5 MTPA Blast Furnace At Angul

03 Oct 2025 CW Team

Jindal Steel on Friday commissioned the 5 million tonne per annum (MTPA) Bhagavati Subhadrika Blast Furnace–II at Angul, marking a milestone in India’s steel industry. The ceremonial blow-in was led by company chairman Naveen Jindal.

With the commissioning, Angul becomes the largest single-location steelmaking facility in the country. The Bhagavati Subhadrika Blast Furnace, with a volume of 5,499 cubic metres, ranks among the world’s largest and most advanced. Jindal Steel said the furnace incorporates cutting-edge automation, a robust safety-first design and enhanced sustainability features.

“Commissioning the Bhagavati Subhadrika Blast Furnace at Angul is a proud moment for Jindal Steel and for India. By doubling Angul’s capacity to 12 MTPA, we are strengthening our global competitiveness and reaffirming our commitment to Atmanirbhar Bharat,” said Naveen Jindal.

The company added that Angul will serve as its central hub for future expansion. Upcoming developments include a dedicated port at Paradip, a slurry pipeline, a coal pipe conveyor to boost supply chain efficiency, the Shreebhoomi Power Plant and new coke oven facilities. These projects are expected to establish Angul as the cornerstone of Jindal Steel’s global growth strategy.

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