December 02, 2008

JSL to expand ferroalloy capacity – Report

YIEH reported that Jindal Stainless Limited is expecting to expand its capacity by launching ferro manganese and silico manganese furnaces by end of October and December 2007. It is also planning to generate its own power by end of October 2007.

As per report, JSL has aimed at expansion in 3 stages. The initial launch of the furnaces will each have capacity of 50,000 tonnes per year which will be capable to achieve the mill’s 1.6 millions tonnes per year stainless steel target. The third stage, followed by second stage with annual capacity of 800,000 tonnes, plans to double stainless steel production to 1.6 million tonnes per year and enlarge its ferro chrome capacity to 280,000 tonnes per year from 150,000 tonnes per year.