Bhubaneswar: The Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has registered its highest-ever April production across multiple operational segments, reflecting strong performance, operational efficiency, and sustained capacity utilisation.
In a notable achievement, Sinter Plant-III recorded a production of 3,13,234 tonnes, contributing to a best-April total sinter output of 6,11,259 tonnes. Blast Furnace #5 (BF #5) also reported its best April performance with production of 2,73,186 tonnes of hot metal.
The Steel Melting Shop-2 (SMS-2) produced 3,18,925 tonnes of crude steel during the month, while total crude steel output from both Steel Melting Shops stood at 3,43,365 tonnes, SAIL said in a release.
In the finishing mills, the New Plate Mill rolled 88,203 tonnes of plates, marking a best-April figure. Hot Strip Mill-2 (HSM-2) recorded HR coil production of 2,30,831 tonnes, also its highest for April. Additionally, HR plate production from the Sheet Shearing Line of HSM-2 reached an all-time high of 26,686 tonnes.
April also saw total saleable steel production crossing 3,61,801 tonnes, adding to the plant’s strong monthly performance.
The achievement highlights RSP’s continued focus on productivity and efficiency, supported by a skilled workforce and strategic operational planning. The plant also met its annual production targets in several key areas, including Oven Pushing in Coke Oven Battery-6 at 363 numbers per day, Sinter Plant-I production at 1,27,235 tonnes, Sinter Plant-II at 1,70,790 tonnes, HR coils for sale from HSM-2 at 1,89,205 tonnes, and ERW pipes production at 5,019 tonnes.
