Tata Steel’s H-Blast Furnace Hits 50 million Tonnes Milestone

- First Blast Furnace in India to Cross 50 Million Tonnes Without Mid-term Repairs.
- Commissioned in 2008, it has consistently surpassed its designed capacity by 20% annually.

Tata Steel announces a significant milestone with its H-Blast Furnace at Jamshedpur. The furnace has surpassed 50 million tonnes of hot metal production. It is the first in India to achieve this feat without mid-term repairs, setting a new benchmark for the industry.

The ‘H’ Blast Furnace was commissioned in 2008 with a working volume of 3230m³. Since then, it has consistently exceeded its designed capacity by 20% each year, producing more than 3 million tonnes annually. This accomplishment reflects the furnace’s exceptional process control, operational efficiency, and the ability of Tata Steel’s teams to overcome challenges with innovative solutions and a focus on 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 Chaitanya Bhanu, Vice President – Operations, Tata Steel Jamshedpur. “This accomplishment strengthens our position as a global leader in the steel industry and inspires us to continue pushing the boundaries of excellence.”

The H-Blast Furnace has earned recognition for its performance both nationally and internationally. It has held the record for the highest coal injection in India for nine consecutive years. It has also been honored by the President of India for its energy-saving innovations. The furnace has set industry standards for hot metal quality, particularly in controlling silicon content. The World Steel Association has recognized the furnace’s practices in process safety for two consecutive years.

About Tata Steel:

• Tata Steel group is among the top global steel companies with an annual crude steel capacity of 35 million tonnes per annum.
• It operates across five continents with an employee base of over 78,000.
• The group recorded a turnover of US$27.7 billion in FY 2024.
• Tata Steel has committed to achieving Net Zero by 2045 and is recognized for its sustainability initiatives.
• The company has received numerous accolades, including the 2024 Steel Sustainability Champion recognition and the ‘Digital Enterprise of India – Steel’ Award 2024.

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