Jindal Steel Deploys Coal Gasification to Boost Energy Security and Low-Carbon Steel

Jindal Steel has taken significant steps toward strengthening India’s energy security and promoting sustainable steel production by pioneering the use of indigenous coal through advanced coal gasification technology. 

The company has been at the forefront of adopting innovative processes that reduce reliance on imported fuels while improving operational efficiency.

Coal Gasification for Steel Production

The company achieved a major milestone by establishing India’s first coal gasification-based Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) plant. The facility uses syngas, a fuel derived from coal gasification, as an alternative energy source for iron-making. 

This development marks an important shift in the steel industry, as it enables the use of domestically available coal while reducing dependence on traditional fossil fuels.

Coal gasification converts coal into synthesis gas or syngas, which can be used as a cleaner fuel in various industrial processes. By adopting this technology, Jindal Steel has demonstrated how innovative fuel alternatives can support both operational resilience and environmental goals.

Syngas Use Across Operations

In response to shortages of natural gas, LPG and propane, the company has successfully deployed syngas in galvanising and colour coating line furnaces. This marks the first such application in the steel industry. The move has helped the company address fuel shortages while maintaining stable production levels.

Jindal Steel has also pioneered the injection of syngas into its blast furnace operations. This step reduces reliance on imported coking coal and contributes to lowering carbon emissions per tonne of steel produced. The integrated use of syngas across different stages of steel manufacturing highlights the company’s focus on energy efficiency and sustainability.

Mr. P.K. Biju Nair, Executive Director Angul, Jindal Steel, said, “Synthesis gas from swadeshi coal can replace imported methanol, ammonia, ammonium nitrate, and LNG. India must utilise its vast coal reserves to future-proof low-carbon growth and reduce forex outflow. Coal gasification, coupled with CCUS, will lower emission intensity, support CBAM compliance, and strengthen our export competitiveness”.

Jindal Steel Share Price Today

On April 6, 2026, Jindal Steel share price opened at ₹1,131.00. At 11:18 AM, the share price of Jindal Steel was trading at ₹1,104.80, down by 2.91% on the NSE.

Also Read: Jindal Steel Expands Angul Steel Plant Capacity to 12 MTPA with New Furnace!

Conclusion

Jindal Steel’s initiatives in coal gasification and syngas utilisation represent a significant advancement in India’s steel sector. By leveraging domestic resources and innovative technologies, the company is helping set new benchmarks in energy self-reliance, operational efficiency and environmentally responsible steel production. Government initiatives such as the National Coal Gasification Mission are expected to further support the adoption of such technologies across the industry.

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