New Delhi: Jindal Steel achieved a global first by establishing India’s first coal gasification-based Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) plant, using syngas for iron-making.
In response to shortages of natural gas, LPG and propane, Jindal Steel has successfully deployed syngas in galvanising and colour coating line furnaces, marking the first such application in the steel industry.
Jindal Steel has also injected syngas into its blast furnace, reducing dependence on imported coking coal and lowering carbon emissions per tonne of steel.
This integrated deployment of syngas across the steelmaking value chain will facilitate efficiency, sustainability and energy self-reliance.
“Synthesis gas from swadeshi coal can replace imported methanol, ammonia, ammonium nitrate, and LNG. India must utilise its vast coal reserves to future-proof low-carbon growth and reduce forex outflow. Coal gasification, coupled with CCUS, will lower emission intensity, support CBAM compliance, and strengthen our export competitiveness,” said P K Biju Nair, Executive Director Angul, Jindal Steel.
Jindal Steel’s use of swadeshi coal and advanced clean coal gasification technologies is a step towards boosting self-reliance and the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
