Mr Naveen Jindal chairman of Jindal Steel and Power Limited

JSPL Angul plant to be commissioned by Jan 2014 end

Orissa Diary reported that Mr Naveen Jindal chairman of Jindal Steel and Power Limited met Odisha Chief Secretary Mr JK Mohapatra and discussed about the development of JSPL’s Angul plant.

Later speaking to media Mr Naveen Jindal said that JSPL’s Angul plant to be commissioned by January end 2014. Investment of more than INR 20,000 crore for JSPL in Angul. About 20,000 persons are working for the project on a war footing. The Coal Gasification Plant and DRI plant will be commissioned by the end of January.

The Angul integrated steel plant with an investment plan of INR 30,000 crore was earlier planned to be commissioned by September end and later was rescheduled to December this year.

However, the 1.2 million tonne per annum Plate Mill capable of producing 5 metre wide plates making it the widest in the country has already started production. Besides, 810 MW Captive Power Plant has also been commissioned.

Besides, the Steel Melting Shop has been made operational in November this year. Mr Jindal added that “We had a very good discussion with the Chief Secretary regarding the progress of Angul steel project. The projects are running as per schedule. But Coal Gasification Plant and DRI Plant will be commissioned by the end of January.”

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