Tata Steel tries out Biomass Fuel in Ferrochrome production at Odisha’s FAMD

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Published By : Prasanta Dash | July 21, 2024 11:03 AM

Tata Steel tries out Biomass Fuel in Ferrochrome production at Odisha’s FAMD

Bhubaneswar, July 21: The Tata Steel successfully tried out utilizing biomass fuel in ferrochrome production in its Ferro Alloys and Minerals Division (FAMD at Athagarh, Odisha. 

The trial involved substitution of conventional fossil fuels with biomass, a renewable energy source derived from organic materials, to mark a significant step towards sustainable ferrochrome production and reducing carbon footprint.

It is expected to lower CO2 emission by 0.08/t of Ferrochrome (@5% use of biomass), which is around 6% of total CO2 emission from Ferrochrome plant.

The Ferro Alloys and Minerals Division (FAMD), the ferrochrome producing unit of the Tata Steel is the first in India to have performed the trial run as part of its sustainable alternative to traditional carbon sources.

Underlining its contribution to the planet earth Executive-In-charge, FAMD, Tata Steel. Pankaj Satija said,“This trial is part of our commitments towards sustainability and our relentless pursuit of reducing our carbon emissions. By leveraging biomass, we aim to create a cleaner, more sustainable production process, contributing to a greener future.” 

The process will help replace conventional reductants with carbon-neutral biomass, which is made by low temperature burning of wood in oxygen-starved atmosphere. The carbon released during the burning of charcoal in the Submerged Arc Furnace (SAF) will be balanced by the carbon absorbed by the trees from which it is made.

“The transition to biomass is an important milestone in our sustainability journey. We will continue to explore and implement innovative solutions that drive environmental performance and operational excellence,” Satija added. 

 

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