Suman Banerjee

Durgapur Steel Plant

Durgapur steel plant was set up in the late fifties with an initial production capacity of 1 MPTA (million ton per annum) crude steel which was progressively increased to 1.8 MTPA during the last modernization in nineties with the prime objective of achieving higher level of production, improvement in productivity and quality, conservation of energy, reduction in cost of production & minimization of environmental pollution. DSP is currently implementing its Modernisation & Expansion Plan (Phase-I) with main objectives: Conversion of available semis into value added rolled products Near 100% concast production with phasing out of top pouring ingot- Blooming Mill route Sustenance/De-bottlenecking of existing facilities to overcome present constraints Capacity of the plant will increase in hot metal at 2.40 MTPA, Crude Steel at 2.20 MTPA and Saleable Steel at 2.12 MTPA Broad facilities: Plant is equipped with CO-BF-BOF process of steel making. New facilities have been added after the last modernization in nineties – two new rebuilt coke oven batteries, CDI in Blast Furnaces, three Ladle Furnaces, one Bloom caster, one bloom-cum-round caster and a new Medium Structural Mill. Plant is poised for crude steel production almost 100% through concast route. Unique feature of this plant is its Wheel & Axle Plant for making forged wheels and axles catering to Indian Railways. Wheels are tested in International Test House and found of higher standard. Over the years plant has developed various types of wheels as per need of Railways. DSP is certified under the ISO 9001: 2008 standard of Quality Management System (QMS), ISO 14001: 2004 standard of Environment Management System (EMS), OHSAS 18001: 2007, SA 8000: 2008, ISO 27001:2013 Information Security Management System (ISMS) and ISO 50001:2011 Energy management System. The plant is performing beyond its rated capacities consistently and the production and TE parameters are at best ever levels. Location: Situated at a distance of 158 km from Calcutta, its geographical location is defined as 23. 27'​ North and 88. 29'​ East. It is situated on the banks of the Damodar river. The Grand Trunk Road and the main Calcutta-Delhi railway line pass through Durgapur. Township: The Durgapur Steel Plant Township is spread over a sprawling 40 sq. kms and has more than 25,000 dwelling units. And it has housing facilities for the employees of DSP, ASP and other business associates. The other amenities include schools, both primary and secondary, a 640 bed hospital with modern medical facilities, the picturesque park, a number of cultural centres, a stadium with a sitting capacity of 15,000, etc. Contribution to the region's development Over the years, DSP has contributed in a major way which has produced social, environmental and economic benefits to the communities in which it operates. CSR projects are carried out in and steel townships and other close locations in the areas of education, providing medical and health care facilities, village development, access to water facilities, infrastructural development, environment conservation, women empowerment, assistance to people with disabilities, sustainable income generation, through self-help groups, promotion of sports, art, culture etc. Durgapur Steel Plant is also playing major role in encouraging and developing small-scale industries in the region.