https://indianmasterminds.com

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

SAIL’s Rourkela Steel Plant Commissions Advanced Ladle Furnace to Boost Slab Production & Productivity

LF#2D to Enhance Liquid Steel Handling Capacity at Steel Melting Shop-II
Indian Masterminds Stories

Rourkela: The Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has successfully commissioned a state-of-the-art Ladle Furnace 2D (LF#2D) in its Steel Melting Shop-II, marking a significant stride in its modernization drive.

The ladle furnace, a vital secondary steel refining unit, will play a key role in enhancing the quality and efficiency of steel production. It was commissioned on Wednesday, and the plant declared its operational status on Thursday.

Advanced Facility, Zero-Incident Commissioning

In a statement, RSP emphasized that the LF#2D is equipped with-

A 30 MVA furnace transformer

  • Water-cooled ladle roof
  • Hydraulic roof-lifting system
  • Advanced electrode handling assemblies
  • Mechanised ferroalloy feeding system

Read Also: Steel Authority of India (SAIL) Earns Prestigious Tier II AEO Status from Directorate of International Customs – Details Inside

The commissioning process adhered strictly to safety protocols, achieving a zero-incident milestone, the plant added.

Supporting New Slab Caster Operations

The new ladle furnace is expected to significantly improve liquid steel supply to both existing and newly installed slab casters, improving overall production timelines and flexibility.

“This achievement underscores RSP’s commitment to technological modernisation, enhanced productivity, and a strong culture of safety,” the company said.

Leadership Applauds Team Effort

Alok Verma, Director In-Charge of RSP (also holding additional charge of Durgapur Steel Plant and IISCO Steel Plant), praised the successful commissioning, stating:

Steel is not just what we make – it is who we are. RSP is truly proud of everyone’s sincere and hardworking efforts.”

He congratulated the entire project team for their dedication and execution excellence.

Read Also: Steel Backbone of National Security: SAIL Hosts Defence Conclave 2025 at Durgapur to Bolster Indigenous Defence Manufacturing

About SAIL
SAIL, or Steel Authority of India Ltd, is an Indian public sector steel manufacturing corporation headquartered in New Delhi. It’s one of India’s largest steel manufacturers and a “Maharatna” (a top-tier Public Sector Enterprise). SAIL manages several integrated and special steel plants across India, including those in Bhilai, Rourkela, Durgapur, Bokaro, and Burnpur. It is the largest government-owned steel producer in India, with an annual production capacity of 18.29 million metric tons.


Indian Masterminds Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Related Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
NEWS
SECL Star Rating Awards 2025
Two SECL Mines Honoured at Star Rating Awards 2025 for Excellence in Mining Practices
BHEL_resized
BHEL Signs 10-Year Exclusive MoU with Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies to Explore Hydrogen-Powered Trains
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal
India’s Cargo Shipments Remain Strong Despite US Tariff; VOC Port Inaugurates Green Hydrogen and Methanol Projects
DGCA_logo
DGCA Proposes Allowing Import of Aircraft Up to 20 Years Old Amid Supply Chain Challenges- Full Details Inside
WAPCOS
WAPCOS CMD Rajni Kant Agrawal Removed for Irregularities, New CMD Announced- Know More
Uttarakhand news
Uttarakhand Teachers Given Shailesh Matiyani State Educational Award, CM Dhami & Governor LG Gurmeet SinghHonour Awardees
Bridges
Bihar Government to Build 704 New Rural Bridges from September 10 Under Mukhyamantri Gramin Setu Yojana
CM Yogi Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh Unveils Action Plan for Viksit State, CM Announces Economic Vision To Become USD 6 Trillion Economy by 2047
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Videos
IPS Shikha Goel
Decoding Digital Dangers: Insights from IPS Shikha Goel on Cyber Crimes
IPS Mukesh Kumar Bhamoo
Managing Elections, Communal Tensions, and Public Safety – Meet IPS Mukesh Kumar Bhamoo | Video Interview
WhatsApp Image 2025-08-25 at 13.56
Operation Hunt: IPS Dr. Karanraj Vaghela’s Mission to Nab Valsad’s Most Wanted
ADVERTISEMENT
UPSC Stories
Ishwarlal Gurjar UPSC
10th Grade Failure to Indian Police Service: Ishwarlal Gurjar’s UPSC Success Path
Read the inspiring journey of Ishwarlal Gurjar from a small village in Rajasthan to becoming an IPS officer....
IAS Minnu P M
“Lazy, Sleepy, Yet Determined”: Minnu P M’s Honest Take on Cracking UPSC
Minnu PM, once a clerk in Kerala Police, cleared UPSC with AIR 150 after five years of struggle. Her...
IPS Ashish Tiwari
From IIT and Investment Banking to Public Service, Meet IPS Ashish Tiwari 
Ashish Tiwari, IIT graduate and former investment banker, chose public service over global finance. As...
Social Media
IAS Sakshi Sawhney Amritsar DC
Punjab Floods: IAS Sakshi Sawhney’s Emotional Appeal to Elderly Man Wins Hearts, Video of Humanity Goes Viral
Viral Video Captures Emotional Moment as Amritsar DC Shows Sensitivity and Courage Amid Relief Effor...
Masahiro Hara
From Go Board to Global Use, How QR Codes Changed the World: IRAS Officer Ananth Rupanagudi Spotlights Masahiro Hara’s Vision
IRAS officer Ananth Rupanagudi shared a video on Masahiro Hara, the inventor of QR codes, highlighting...
IFS Susanta Nanda Video
A Mother’s Duty: Tigress Watches Over Cubs Splashing in Waterhole — Heartwarming Video Shared By Retd. IFS Officer Susanta Nanda
A tender wildlife video shared by Retd. IFS officer Susanta Nanda shows a tigress keeping watch over...
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Latest
SECL Star Rating Awards 2025
Two SECL Mines Honoured at Star Rating Awards 2025 for Excellence in Mining Practices
BHEL_resized
BHEL Signs 10-Year Exclusive MoU with Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies to Explore Hydrogen-Powered Trains
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Videos
IPS Shikha Goel
IPS Mukesh Kumar Bhamoo
WhatsApp Image 2025-08-25 at 13.56
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT