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{{short description|Steel Plant in India}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=June 2016}}
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The '''Angul Steel Plant''', operated by [[Jindal Steel Limited]], is a steel production facility in [[Angul]], [[Odisha]], India. It is one of the nation's largest steel plants with a production capacity of 12 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. Jindal Steel has unveiled plans to expand the facility to 25.2 MTPA by 2030, which will create the world's largest steel plant.

== History ==
[[Jindal Steel Limited]] established the Angul Steel Plant to expand its steel production capacity, capitalizing on Odisha's rich iron ore and coal reserves. Construction commenced in the early 2000s on a 3,500-acre site in [[Angul district]]. The facility was commissioned in stages, achieving full operation of its 6 MTPA integrated steel plant by 2021, a milestone in Jindal Steel Limited's contribution to India's industrial growth.<ref name="Jindal">{{Cite web |title=Jindal Steel Plant in Angul, Odisha |url=https://www.jindalsteel.in/odisha#angul |access-date=2026-04-23 |website=Jindal Steel}}</ref> In May 2021, Union Steel Minister [[Ramchandra Prasad Singh|Ram Chandra Prasad Singh]] inaugurated a 1.4 MTPA TMT rebar mill, enhancing the plant's ability to produce high-strength steel for construction projects.<ref name="PIB">{{Cite news |date=28 April 2022 |title=Union Steel Minister dedicates Jindal Steel's 14 lakh tons per annum TMT Rebar Mill at Angul to Nation |url=https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=1821160#:~:text=Union%20Steel%20Minister%20Shri%20Ram,JSP's%20Chairman%20Mr. |access-date=19 June 2025 |work=Press Information Bureau, India}}</ref> Odisha's industrial policies facilitated development by providing access to local resources.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Karim|first=Mohammed Imteshal |title=JSW Steel's Rs 40,000 crore steel plant in Odisha's Keonjhar: Know job opportunities, key details |url=https://odishatv.in/news/odisha/jsw-steel-40000-crore-steel-plant-in-odisha-keonjhar-job-opportunity-detail-259231 |access-date=2025-06-18 |website=JSW Steel's Rs 40,000 crore steel plant in Odisha's Keonjhar: Know job opportunities, key details |language=en}}</ref> Early phases encountered land acquisition disputes, which escalated into a significant protest in 2012.<ref>{{Cite web |last=superadmin |date=2021-05-13 |title=Non Profit Organizations In Delhi, Registered NGOs In Delhi – SRUTI |url=https://www.sruti.org.in/news/164-injured-in-violence-at-jindal-steel-and-power-limited-in-angul-odisha/ |access-date=2025-06-18 |language=en-US}}</ref> By 2024, the plant has become a cornerstone of Jindal Steel's operations, aligning with the "[[Make in India]]" initiative.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-02-21 |title=JSPL to triple Angul steel plant capacity by end of 2016 |url=https://www.firstpost.com/business/jspl-triple-angul-steel-plant-capacity-end-2016-2113395.html |access-date=2025-06-18 |website=Firstpost |language=en-us}}</ref>

== Operations ==
The Angul Steel Plant currently produce 6 MTPA, manufacturing TMT rebars, plates, and coils for infrastructure, construction, and automotive sectors.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jindal Steel |url=https://www.jindalsteel.com/odisha.html |access-date=2025-06-18 |website=www.jindalsteel.com}}</ref> It utilizes advanced technologies, including a 4,554 cubic meter blast furnace, the largest in India, a 3 MTPA [[Basic oxygen steelmaking|basic oxygen furnace]] (BOF), and a 2 MTPA [[direct reduced iron]] (DRI) plant, the world's largest [[Syngas]] based facility, powered by a [[coal gasification]] plant tailored for [[steelmaking]].<ref name="Jindal"/> [[Electric arc furnace]] (EAF) technology enables processing of scrap and DRI, reducing dependence on imported coking coal.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Press Trust of India |title=JSPL commissions India's 'biggest' steel melting shop |url=http://www.business-standard.com:80/article/companies/jspl-commissions-india-s-biggest-steel-melting-shop-113080800518_1.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140605181316/http://www.business-standard.com:80/article/companies/jspl-commissions-india-s-biggest-steel-melting-shop-113080800518_1.html |archive-date=2014-06-05 |access-date=2025-06-18}}</ref> The plant sources iron ore and coal from nearby Odisha mines, optimizing costs.<ref>{{Cite web |title=India's JSPL to commence production from newly acquired Kasia iron ore mine within one month |url=https://www.steelorbis.com/steel-news/latest-news/indias-jspl-to-commence-production-from-newly-acquired-kasia-iron-ore-mine-within-one-month-1216599.htm |access-date=2025-06-18 |website=www.steelorbis.com |language=en}}</ref> It employs approximately 5,000 workers and supports thousands more through its supply chain, including mining and logistics operations.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pioneer |first=The |title=Angul plant will help JSPl make a debt-free co: Naveen Jindal |url=https://www.dailypioneer.com/2017/business/angul-plant-will-help-jspl-make-a-debt-free-co-naveen-jindal.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com |access-date=2025-06-18 |website=The Pioneer |language=en}}</ref> A 810 MW captive power plant owned by JSPL in Derang, [[Chhendipada Assembly constituency|Chhendipada]] ensures energy supply.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Carmen |date=2021-12-20 |title=JSPL Angul Captive Power Plant, India |url=https://www.power-technology.com/marketdata/jspl-angul-captive-power-plant-india/ |access-date=2025-06-18 |website=Power Technology |language=en-US}}</ref>

== 2012 Protest ==
On January 6, 2012, a violent protest erupted at the Angul Steel Plant over land acquisition issues, resulting in over 200 injuries.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Orissa – Statements against brutal attack on protesters at Jindal Steel's Angul steel plant |url=https://sanhati.com/articles/4563/ |access-date=2025-06-18}}</ref> Local residents and activists, opposing the plant's expansion onto agricultural land, clashed with JSPL's security personnel.<ref>{{Cite web |last=archive |first=From our online |date=2012-05-16 |title=Avoid acquiring agricultural land for industries |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2011/May/25/avoid-acquiring-agricultural-land-for-industries-256323.html |access-date=2025-06-18 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> The protesters demanded fair compensation and rehabilitation for displaced families, citing inadequate resettlement measures. Reports indicate security guards used excessive force, escalating the conflict, which drew criticism from human rights organizations.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2012-02-04 |title=The national human rights commission has asked Odisha chief secretary and director general of police to submit reports within four weeks on the January 25 incident in Angul district where security guards of JSPL factory allegedly attacked hundreds of villagers holding protests demanding higher compensation for their lands acquired for the project and jobs. The commission's order was in response to a complaint lodged in this regard by Manoj Jena, convener of Human Rights Front organization. |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/the-national-human-rights-commission-has-asked-odisha-chief-secretary-and-director-general-of-police-to-submit-reports-within-four-weeks-on-the-january-25-incident-in-angul-district-where-security-guards-of-jspl-factory-allegedly-attacked-hundreds-of-villagers-holding-protests-demanding-higher-compensation-for-their-lands-acquired-for-the-project-and-jobs-the-commissions-order-was-in-response-to-a-complaint-lodged-in-this-regard-by-manoj-jena-convener-of-human-rights-front-organization-/articleshow/11757201.cms |access-date=2025-06-18 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Local authorities investigated, but no significant legal outcomes was reported.<ref>{{Cite news |last=ROUT |first=B.K. |date=24 July 2012 |title=Jindal villagers stage blockade |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/odisha/jindal-villagers-stage-blockade/cid/403971 |work=The Telegraph Online}}</ref> In response, JSPL implemented community programs, including education and healthcare initiatives, to address local grievances.<ref>{{Cite web |title=JSPL: Driving Socio-Economic Development at Angul {{!}} OdishaChannel.com |url=https://odishachannel.com/index.php/1279/jspl-driving-socio-economic-development-at-angul/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250423221141/https://odishachannel.com/index.php/1279/jspl-driving-socio-economic-development-at-angul/ |archive-date=2025-04-23 |access-date=2025-06-18 |website=odishachannel.com |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Future Developments ==
Jindal Steel Limited plans to expand the Angul Steel Plant to 25.2 MTPA by 2030, aiming to establish it as the world's largest steel plant.<ref>{{Cite news| issn = 0971-751X| title = Odisha's biggest integrated steel plant commissioned| work = The Hindu| location = Angul| access-date = 2022-03-03| date = 2017-05-27| url = https://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/odishas-biggest-integrated-steel-plant-commissioned/article18590142.ece}}</ref> Chairman [[Naveen Jindal]] announced these goals in July 2024, emphasizing substantial investments in infrastructure and sustainable technologies.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-07-10 |title=JSP to establish world's largest steel plant in Angul by 2030: Naveen Jindal |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2024/Jul/10/jsp-to-establish-worlds-largest-steel-plant-in-angul-by-2030-naveen-jindal |access-date=2025-06-18 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> The expansion includes upgrades to the coal gasification plant, which reduce reliance on imported coal, and enhancements to the blast furnace and DRI facilities.<ref name="Jindal"/> Sustainability initiatives, such as waste recycling and energy conservation, are central to the plan, aligning with global trends in eco-friendly steel production.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jindal to develop Green Hydrogen Facility for use in its Steelworks |url=https://isa-ghic.org/jindal-to-develop-green-hydrogen-facility-for-use-in-its-steelworks-1 |access-date=2025-06-18 |website=Green Hydrogen Innovation Centre {{!}} International Solar Alliance |language=en}}</ref> The project is expected to create thousands of additional jobs and stimulate [[Economy of Odisha|Odisha's economy]]. JSPL collaborates with the [[Government of Odisha|Odisha government]] to secure resources and approvals, with funding sourced from internal revenues and loans.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Satapathy |first=Dillip |date=26 October 2018 |title=Eyeing turnaround, JSPL to expand Odisha steel plant capacity to 20 mtpa |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/eyeing-turnaround-jspl-to-expand-odisha-steel-plant-capacity-to-20-mtpa-118102600674_1.html |access-date=19 June 2025}}</ref> This expansion aim to strengthen India's position in the global steel market.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jindal Steel to Build World's Largest Plant in Odisha by 2030 |url=https://www.constructionworld.in/steel-news/jindal-steel-to-build-worlds-largest-plant-in-odisha-by-2030/58895 |access-date=2025-06-18 |website=www.constructionworld.in |language=en}}</ref>

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[[Category:Steel plants of India]]
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