Angul steel plant

The Angul Steel Plant, operated by Jindal Steel and Power Limited (JSPL), is a steel production facility in Angul, Odisha, India. It is one of the nation’s largest steel plants with a production capacity of 9 million tonnes per annum (MTPA). It was established as a greenfield project to make use of Odisha’s abundant mineral resources to produce steel for infrastructure, construction, and automotive industries. The plant was commissioned in phases, feature advanced technologies, including India’s largest blast furnace and the world’s first coal gasification plant designed for steelmaking. It employs thousands of locals and is a key driver of economic growth in Angul district. In 2012, violent protests took place at the plant over land acquisition for expansion, in which more than 200 individuals were injured. JSPL have unveiled plans to expand the facility to 25.2 MTPA by 2030, which will create the world’s largest steel plant.