Jindal Steel Sohar EAF sets performance record in Oman

Danieli has awarded Jindal Steel Sohar with a recognition for the record performance achieved at its steelmaking facility in Oman, operating a 220-ton electric arc furnace (EAF) supplied and commissioned by Danieli in 2014.

The plant recently set a new monthly production record, tapping 235,112 tons of liquid steel, corresponding to an annualized output exceeding 2.5 million tons of cast steel. The result confirms the solid and long-standing cooperation between Danieli and the Jindal Group, based on technology reliability and continuous performance improvement.

This milestone was achieved through the close collaboration between both teams, supported by Jindal’s stable plant operation and a skilled, professional operating team committed to the continuous improvement of process control. A key contribution also came from the recent upgrade of the EAF with Danieli Q-MELT adaptive process control, which enabled stable and optimized furnace operation and resulted in 96.5% equipment availability, including scheduled shutdowns and process‑related delays.

The furnace operates with an optimized charge mix of 61% hot DRI, 37% cold DRI, and 2% hot briquetted iron (HBI), achieving a productivity of 324 t/h with a specific electrical energy consumption of 493 kWh/t. High-quality billets and rounds are produced with consistent quality, high efficiency, and operational stability.

This achievement further demonstrates the effectiveness of Danieli EAF technology combined with advanced digital process control and confirms the growing relevance of the DRI-EAF route as a competitive and efficient solution for modern steelmaking.