In a strategic push toward energy self-reliance, Jindal Steel has successfully integrated advanced coal gasification technology to power its steel-making operations using domestic, or swadeshi, coal. The move comes amid rising concerns over shortages of natural gas, LPG, and propane in the market, allowing the company to maintain production levels while reducing dependence on imported fuels.
Company officials stated that Jindal Steel has established India’s first coal gasification-based Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) plant. The facility uses synthesis gas (syngas) generated from coal instead of traditional fossil fuels for iron-making, representing a world-first achievement. By leveraging syngas, the plant reduces carbon emissions per tonne of steel and strengthens the nation’s energy security.
Expanding the technology beyond iron-making, Jindal Steel has deployed syngas in its galvanising and colour-coating line furnaces—a first in the global steel industry. The company has also introduced the injection of syngas into blast furnaces, providing a dual benefit of lowering import dependence and cutting greenhouse gas emissions. “Synthesis gas from swadeshi coal can replace imported methanol, ammonia, ammonium nitrate, and LNG,” said Mr. P.K. Biju Nair, Executive Director of Jindal Steel’s Angul facility.
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The initiative aligns with the Government of India’s National Coal Gasification Mission, which provides a policy framework to accelerate clean coal adoption. By adopting advanced gasification, Jindal Steel is taking a leadership role in demonstrating the viability of low-carbon, domestically sourced energy for industrial applications.
Leveraging its integrated 'mine-to-metal' model, Jindal Steel has invested over USD 12 billion across facilities in Angul, Raigarh, and Patratu. The company’s approach not only strengthens its production resilience but also reinforces its commitment to sustainable manufacturing and infrastructure development in India.
As the steel industry faces growing pressure to reduce emissions and secure domestic energy sources, Jindal Steel’s adoption of coal gasification technology represents a significant milestone in India’s efforts to transition toward cleaner, self-reliant industrial production.
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