Jindal Steel has commissioned its third Basic Oxygen Furnace (BOF-3) at its integrated steel complex in Angul, Odisha, marking a major milestone in its capacity expansion programme. With this addition, the company has completed a 6 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) expansion, significantly boosting production capabilities at the site. The Angul plant’s crude steel capacity has now risen to 12 MTPA, making it one of the largest single-location integrated steel facilities in India. Overall, Jindal Steel’s total steelmaking capacity has increased to 15.6 MTPA, including operations from its Raigarh plant.
The expansion also includes upgrades across key infrastructure such as coke oven units, the cold rolling mill (CRM) complex, and other upstream and downstream facilities, along with the integration of BOF-2 and BOF-3 systems. The company stated that the entire project was completed within the planned timeline, ensuring smooth commissioning of all units.
The increased capacity is expected to enhance production efficiency, improve plant utilisation, and support better cost optimisation for the company. Industry experts believe such large integrated facilities strengthen supply chain efficiency and help meet rising domestic steel demand driven by infrastructure growth.
The expansion also aligns with India’s broader industrial strategy of boosting domestic manufacturing and advancing the vision of self-reliance in the steel sector under Atmanirbhar Bharat. With infrastructure development accelerating across the country, the enhanced steel output from Angul is expected to support key sectors such as construction, railways, and manufacturing, further strengthening India’s industrial growth story.
