Jindal Steel Duqm, also known as Vulcan Green Steel and part of India’s Jindal Steel Group, is targeting 2028 to begin operations at its upcoming 5 mln tons per annum green steel complex in the Special Economic Zone at Duqm (SEZAD), Oman, according to a company executive.
The project is being developed in two phases with a total investment of around USD 3 bln. Touted as one of the most advanced hydrogen-ready steel facilities globally, the plant will initially operate on natural gas, with the capability to transition to green hydrogen as supporting infrastructure comes online.
The complex will include two Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) modules, each with a capacity of 2.5 mln tons per annum. The first module is expected to be operational by 2028, and the second by 2030. Both units are being designed from the outset to be compatible with hydrogen.
Jindal Steel Duqm has informed the Omani government of its plan to begin blending 10-15pct green hydrogen into its DRI process by 2035, gradually phasing out natural gas. The hydrogen will be sourced from renewable energy projects within Duqm, slated to become operational by 2033. This initiative aligns with Oman’s Vision 2040, which emphasizes a green and circular economy.
Once operational, the Jindal Steel Duqm facility will produce up to 5 mln tons per year of green flat steel, including automotive and high-strength grades.
