Jindal Steel has taken a significant step in enhancing India‘s energy security and promoting sustainable steel production through the innovative use of swadeshi coal and advanced coal gasification technologies.
The company has achieved a global milestone by establishing India’s first coal gasification-based Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) plant, utilising syngas for iron-making. This development comes in response to shortages of natural gas, LPG, and propane, and Jindal Steel has now successfully implemented syngas in galvanising and colour coating line furnaces. This marks the first such application in the steel industry, helping the company mitigate fuel shortages during challenging times.
Further advancing its leadership in the sector, Jindal Steel has pioneered the injection of syngas into its blast furnace. This move reduces dependence on imported coking coal and lowers carbon emissions per tonne of steel. The integrated deployment of syngas across the steelmaking value chain sets a new benchmark for efficiency, sustainability, and energy self-reliance.
The Government of India’s forward-looking policies and incentives, including the National Coal Gasification Mission, are expected to accelerate the adoption of coal gasification technologies and support the country’s push towards energy self-reliance.
Mr. P.K. Biju Nair, Executive Director Angul, Jindal Steel, commented: “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”.
By harnessing swadeshi coal and deploying advanced clean coal gasification technologies, Jindal Steel is advancing the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat while delivering sustainable and cost-competitive steel production.
Disclaimer: This article is based on a regulatory filing submitted to the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE).