SAIL’s Bokaro Steel Plant Signs Landmark Hydrogen Deal to Lead Green Steel Revolution
Bokaro: In a decisive shift towards a cleaner industrial future, the Bokaro Steel Plant (BSL) of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has inked a breakthrough agreement with Forbes Marshall Private Limited to inject hydrogen into Blast Furnace No. 1—marking one of the most ambitious green steel experiments in the world.
Signed in the presence of Director-in-Charge Priy Ranjan and senior officials, the move signals more than just a technical upgrade—it’s a bold statement that India’s steel heartland is ready to go low-carbon.
At a time when the global steel industry is under pressure to slash emissions, Bokaro is stepping into the spotlight. Blast furnaces—long seen as heavy polluters—are now being reimagined. The plan: replace a portion of traditional carbon-heavy fuel with hydrogen, a cleaner alternative that emits far less carbon dioxide.
The project is being driven under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, aligning Bokaro with India’s larger climate ambitions. SAIL’s Research and Development Centre for Iron and Steel (RDCIS) is leading the charge as the principal consultant, while global engineering major Primetals Technologies is lending technical muscle.
What makes this move truly stand out is its scale. Officials say the volume of hydrogen planned for injection is among the largest ever attempted in a blast furnace anywhere in the world—putting Bokaro on the global map of green steel innovation.
If successful, the project could dramatically cut emissions from iron-making and set a new benchmark for sustainable steel production—not just in India, but worldwide.
