NILANCHAL ISPAT NIGAM
Blast Furnace Complex
of Neelachal Ispat Nigam Ltd. (NINL), Orissa was commissioned
in February 2002. During 2001-02, the plant has produced 26,500
tonnes of various grades of Pig Iron and 11,300 tonnes of Granulated
Slag.
During the first
full year of operation in 2002-03, NINL has projected capacity
utlilzation of the Blast Furnace to 65 per cent of the rated capacity.
Selection of product mix is a dynamic situation and depends on
market forces. In the present market scenario, NINL has also undertaken
this exercise.
This
information was given by the Minister for Steel Shri B.K.Tripathy
in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
