NMDC to start Nagarnar steel plant BF ops by month-end, HRC production from mid-Aug

Source: Steelmint Jul 28, 2023 08:30

In a key development, production of the first lot of hot rolled coils for commercial sales is set to start at the NMDC-owned Nagarnar Integrated Steel Plant (NISP) from 15 August, 2023, reliable sources informed SteelMint.

Importantly, the much-awaited operation of the blast furnace is slated to start from the end of July, it was further learnt. It may be recalled, MECON had been appointed as the entity for commissioning the plant. "The plant is expected to be integrated from middle of August, with the production of