Iron & Steel
New Launch6 April 2026 at 03:34 am

Jindal Steel Pioneers Coal Gasification for Energy Self-Reliance & Sustainable Steel Production

AI Summary

Jindal Steel has made significant strides in utilizing swadeshi coal through advanced coal gasification. The company has established India's first coal gasification-based Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) plant, successfully deployed syngas in galvanising and colour coating line furnaces, and pioneered syngas injection into its blast furnace. These achievements set a new benchmark for efficiency, sustainability, and energy self-reliance in the steel industry.

Key Highlights

  • Jindal Steel pioneers the use of swadeshi coal through advanced coal gasification
  • Established India's first coal gasification-based Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) plant
  • Successfully deployed syngas in galvanising and colour coating line furnaces
  • Pioneered syngas injection into its blast furnace
  • Setting a new benchmark for efficiency, sustainability, and energy self-reliance