The accomplishment reflected the commitment of Tata Steel to sustainable and innovative steelmaking practices, as well as strengthening its position as a global leader in the steel industry.
Jan 10, 2025
The H blast furnace of Tata Steel at Jamshedpur has become the first blast furnace in India to exceed 50 million tonnes of hot metal production without undergoing any mid-term repairs.
As per the steel giant, the achievement stands as a remarkable testament to the plant’s process control, operational efficiency and agility of the cross-functional teams, who have continually addressed challenges with innovative solutions and a focus on excellence.
The accomplishment reflected the company’s commitment to sustainable and innovative steelmaking practices. It further strengthened Tata Steel’s position as a global leader in the steel industry, giving it impetus to continue pushing the boundaries of excellence.
“Achieving 50 million tonnes of hot metal production without mid-term repairs is a monumental milestone for Tata Steel and a testament to the exceptional engineering and operational expertise of our teams,” said Mr. Chaitanya Bhanu, Vice President-Operations, Tata Steel Jamshedpur.
The company’s first large-scale blast furnace was commissioned in 2008, having a working volume of 3230m³. Since its inception, the furnace has consistently maintained approximately 20 percent higher production than its designed capacity and an annual production higher than 3 MT.
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Over the years, the H Blast Furnace has received recognition for its performance at both national and international levels. It held the distinction of achieving the highest coal injection in India for nine consecutive years and was honoured by the President of India for its energy-saving innovations.
Additionally, it has set new benchmarks in productivity and efficiency for the steel industry, particularly in maintaining strict control over silicon content for hot metal quality. The World Steel Association has also acknowledged the furnace’s outstanding practices in process safety for two consecutive years.
