Tata Steel has successfully commissioned India’s largest blast furnace at Kalinganagar, Odisha. This Phase II expansion, involving a total investment of ₹27,000 crore, will increase the site’s capacity from 3 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) to 8 MTPA. The new facility was inaugurated by T. V. Narendran, CEO and Managing Director of Tata Steel, along with senior company leaders.
The new blast furnace will significantly enhance Tata Steel’s production capabilities, helping meet the growing demands of sectors like automotive, infrastructure, and defense. With the Phase II expansion, Odisha has become Tata Steel’s largest investment hub in India, with over ₹100,000 crore invested in the past decade.
T. V. Narendran, CEO and Managing Director of Tata Steel, stated, “The commissioning of India’s largest blast furnace is a major milestone for the steel industry, setting new standards in capacity and sustainability. This expansion not only strengthens our leadership in high-end steel products but also underscores our commitment to private investment in India. I thank the Government of Odisha and all stakeholders for their support in reaching this significant achievement.”
The new 5,870 m³ blast furnace features advanced technology for better efficiency and sustainability. It includes four top combustion stoves, a dry gas cleaning plant for energy recovery, and the world’s largest 35 MW Top Gas Recovery Turbine. An evaporative cooling system will reduce water and power use by about 20%, and the facility will implement a zero-process water discharge plan with rainwater harvesting.
The Phase II expansion at Kalinganagar features a Pellet Plant, Coke Plant, and Cold Rolling Mill, all focused on advanced technology and sustainability. Tata Steel has invested in community programs, benefiting over 200,000 people in education, healthcare, and livelihoods. With a strong ‘Safety First’ culture, it is one of the safest steel plants globally. Kalinganagar is also the first Indian manufacturing site recognized as a Global Lighthouse by the World Economic Forum and received the ResponsibleSteel Certification in 2024.