The steel industry will act as a foundation for the country to meet its ambition to double its GDP and per capita income. The National Steel Policy, 2017, aims to provide this foundation by increasing India’s steel production capacity from 122 million tonnes (MT) in 2015 to 300 MT by 2030.

The urgency to address global excess capacity and cut carbon emissions is driving a shift in how industries operate. The steel industry, which accounts for approximately 8 per cent of global emissions, is no exception.

As India adds new steel production capacity in the coming years to meet growing domestic demand, it is uniquely positioned to embrace sustainable steel production. Aligning with global sustainability goals will offer dual advantages: reducing environmental impact while boosting economic viability.

The role of the circular economy and the use of ferrous scrap offer a pathway to emission reductions while supporting economically viable steel production practices. Every tonne of scrap used in steel production saves 1.1 tonnes of iron ore, 630 kg of coking coal and 55 kg of limestone. It reduces water usage by 40 per cent and greenhouse gas emissions by 58 per cent. Energy savings are also notable, with a reduction from 14 megajoules (MJ) per kg in traditional methods to less than 11 MJ per kg via the electric-arc or induction furnace routes.

The integration of new green steelmaking technologies, such as hydrogen-based and direct reduced iron processes, is also projected to rise by 48 per cent from 2025 and account for 77 per cent of total steel production by 2050. In line with this projection, the first green stainless steel hydrogen plant was inaugurated in March 2024. This will reduce carbon emissions by 2,700 tonnes per annum and 54,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions over the next two decades. These technologies consume less energy and use ferrous scrap intensively, reducing reliance on iron ore. They align with global environmental objectives and would pave the way for a greener steel industry in India.

Focus on Pelletization

Pelletisation has emerged as a crucial technology in the global steel industry, particularly in India , where steel production plays a vital role in economic growth, contributing to around 2 % to the national GDP. As the quality of iron ore deteriorates and the availability of lump ores declines, pelletisation offers a sustainable solution by converting low grade iron ore fines into high quality pellets for blast furnaces, electric arc furnaces and induction furnaces. This process improves furnace efficiency, reduces raw material costs and significantly lowers carbon emissions compared to traditional sintering methods.

Over the past 20 years, pelletisation has become increasingly crucial in transforming iron ore fines into oxide feed material. Traditionally sintering and lump ores were the primary raw materials , but as their quality deteriorated , pelletisation emerged as a key process yo optimize iron ore fines. Pelletisation not only ensures uniformity in feed size and physical quality but also improves iron content, which enhances furnace performance , reduces energy consumption and lowers carbon emissions. This shift has had a profound impact on the operational and environmental efficiency of steel plants, particularly in India.

Key Issues

• Pelletization & Agglomeration

• Improved Handling and Transportation

• Enhanced Blast Furnace Performance

• Upgradation of Lower-Grade Ores

• Reduced Dust & Emissions

  Participants

  This Seminar will have all Important Stakeholders:

• Government Officials: Chief Minister & other ministers of Chhattisgarh. The Central Minister of Railway & IT, the Steel Ministry, Sr Executives of Financial Institutions, Officials from the Department of Mines, Forest & Environment Clearances, etc.

• MD/CEO of all major steel producers in India – both from the integrated and Secondary Sectors.

• Technology providers & Steel Plant equipment suppliers like SMS, Danieli & Co., Primetals, Midrex, Tenova, Tata Projects,

  Larsen & Toubro, NMDC, MCL, and CIL

• Suppliers to the manufacturers of Refractory, Core Wire, Ferro Alloys, Iron Ore & Coal Miners.

• Senior Representatives from the Energy & Power Sector.

• Reputed R&D institutions like NML, IMMT.

• Consultants like Mecon, M. N. Dastur & Co.

• Digitization & All experts like IBM, PwC, Deloitte, TCS, etc.

• Local Trade Unions & Social Organisations looking after the Welfare of the State and its Citizens.

Call For Papers

Technical papers for presentation in the conference are invited from the Engineers/Technocrats/Metal Professionals, Refractory Professionals, Technology Suppliers and Designers, Researchers and Technologists, Academicians and Students, Technical Consultants, Environmentalists & Sustainability Advocates, etc. The abstract should be neatly typed on A4 size paper in Times New Roman font with title of the paper (font size 14 bold for title, font size 12 for text and font size 10 for name and details of the authors with name of presenting author underlined). The Abstract of the technical paper may be sent through e-mail in about 200 to 300 words with title of the paper, name of author(s), and full postal address, mobile number, etc.,to Email: abhishek@isrinfomedia.in, angan@isrinfomedia.in.

For further information please visit our website: www.isrinfomedia.com/upcoming-events. Only registered delegates would be entitled to present papers. Contact persons for technical papers:- Mr. Abhishek Mahanti +91 9830833566, Mr. Angan Chatterjee +91 9331849864. E-mail: contact@isrinfomedia.in, abhishek@isrinfomedia.in, angan@isrinfomedia.in