JSW Steel’s strategic expansion will increase the annual capacity of the existing steel mill by 3.7 million tonnes per year. The expansion project involves the installation of one of India’s largest Basic Oxygen Furnace (BOF) converters, boasting a 350-tonne capacity.
Feb 04, 2025
JSW Steel Dolvi Works has commissioned SMS group to supply a 350-tonne BOF converter, including a twin ladle furnace, gas cleaning plant, and corresponding level 1 and level 2 automation. The project is part of JSW Steel’s strategic expansion plans, which will increase the capacity of the existing steel mill by 3.7 million tonnes per annum. This order is a testament to the strong business relationship between JSW Steel and SMS group, and reinforces SMS group’s position as a technology leader and preferred supplier in the steel industry.
Some of the highlights of the new BOF converter, one of the largest to be installed in India, include an advanced oxygen lance system capable of a maximum blowing capacity of 1,250 Nm³/min, which will significantly enhance the plant’s production efficiency. The facility will also be equipped with a cutting-edge automation system, which provides users with a complete view of the plant without the need to switch between various automation levels. Additionally, SMS will supply various process optimization models that integrate process control, production strategies, and metallurgical models, thus providing consistent quality and production reliability.
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In addition to the new steelmaking facilities, SMS group secured separate orders in 2024 for a new 4.5 million tonnes per annum blast furnace and a first-of-its-kind CSP® Nexus, an integrated casting and rolling mill that is capable of producing hot strip and plate with a maximum width of 2,600 millimetres on a single plant. The project also marks a significant milestone for JSW Steel, with the support of SMS group’s technology. Together with the new blast furnace and the CSP® Nexus plant, this project will enable JSW to produce the highest-quality materials. The new steel mill will go into operation in 2026.
