SAIL’s Bokaro Steel Plant has partnered with Primetals Technologies to begin engineering a hydrogen gas injection system for one of its blast furnaces in Jharkhand, as part of an Indian government-funded carbon reduction initiative. The project aims to deliver measurable emission cuts and supports SAIL’s broader environmental strategy.
The system will introduce hydrogen at the tuyere level of the blast furnace, partially replacing conventional carbon-based fuels. This phased hydrogen injection approach allows for controlled adaptation and optimization while improving furnace permeability and process efficiency. In addition to reducing CO2 emissions, the technology helps address the operational challenges of transitioning away from traditional fuels.
The investment forms a key component of SAIL Bokaro’s wider sustainability program, which includes enhanced emission control systems, waste management improvements, and green initiatives such as afforestation and green belt development. By adopting hydrogen-based ironmaking technologies, SAIL aims to demonstrate the practical viability of decarbonization in large-scale steel production. Hydrogen and hydrogen-bearing gases are becoming increasingly important in global steelmaking as producers seek to lower CO2 emissions by replacing part of the carbonaceous fuel mix.
