Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP), under the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), has set a new benchmark for single-day hot metal production. On 11th September 2024, the plant produced an impressive 13,375 tonnes of hot metal, surpassing its previous record of 13,256 tonnes set on 15th August 2024. This achievement is particularly notable as RSP is currently operating with just two blast furnaces, BF#1 and BF#5, after shutting down Blast Furnace #4. Remarkably, BF#5 alone contributed 10,105 tonnes, marking the third time it crossed the 10,000-tonne milestone since its inception.
Despite the challenges posed by the monsoon season, which is typically a difficult time for furnace operations, RSP's team has continued to deliver outstanding performance.
On 12th September 2024, Atanu Bhowmick, Director In-Charge of RSP, visited BF#5 to congratulate the team and associated units for their hard work. Accompanied by senior officials, including Tarun Misra, ED (HR) and acting ED (Projects), and A K Behuria, ED (F&A), Bhowmick praised the collective effort. He emphasized the importance of value-driven work and maintaining the health of the furnace through best operational and maintenance practices.
The achievement was a result of coordinated teamwork across multiple departments, including the Sinter Plant, Coke Ovens, Raw Material Handling Plant, and the Captive Power Plant, among others. Sumit Kumar, CGM (BF), expressed gratitude for the support from all associated agencies and senior management.
