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 re

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