Tata Steel has successfully commissioned India’s largest blast furnace at its Kalinganagar facility in Odisha, according to a stock exchange filing. The phase II expansion, with a total investment of INR 27,000 crore (USD 3.2 bln), increases the site’s capacity from 3 mln tons per annum to 8 mln tons per annum.
The new blast furnace will enhance production capabilities to meet the growing demands of industries such as automotive, infrastructure, power, shipbuilding, and defense. It features a volume of 5,870 m3 and includes advanced technology for long campaign life and eco-friendly steelmaking processes. This includes four top combustion stoves, a first in India, and two preheating stoves to optimize fuel consumption.
For the first time, Tata Steel has installed a dry gas cleaning plant to maximize energy recovery from by-product gas. The facility includes the world’s largest Top Gas Recovery Turbine (TRT), capable of generating 35 MW, which will recover an additional 10pct of energy. An innovative evaporative cooling system will reduce water and power consumption by about 20pct compared to conventional designs, while implementing a zero-process water discharge plan with rainwater harvesting.
The phase II expansion also includes a pellet plant, coke plant, and cold rolling mill, all utilizing advanced technologies and sustainable practices. Tata Steel aims to reduce its carbon footprint while enhancing operational efficiency.
Tata Steel group is among the world’s leading steel producers, with an annual crude steel capacity of 35 mln tons.
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