# Jindal Steel Wins CII Environmental Award for Green Hydrogen Integration at Angul DRI Plant > Jindal Steel won the CII National Award for Environmental Best Practices 2026 for blending green hydrogen into DRI production at Angul. - Published: 2026-10-15T12:17:03+00:00 - Section: Business - Author: News Desk - URL: https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-10-15/jindal-steel-cii-green-hydrogen-award - Source: [Machine Maker](https://themachinemaker.com/news/jindal-steel-wins-cii-award-for-green-hydrogen-integration-in-steelmaking/) ## Key takeaways - Jindal Steel received the CII National Award for Environmental Best Practices 2026 in the Technological Advancement category for its green hydrogen integration at Angul, Odisha. - Phase I, operational since May 2026, uses a 5 MW alkaline electrolyser supplying 1,000 normal cubic metres of hydrogen per hour and cuts about 9 kg of CO2 per tonne of DRI. - Phase II, planned for July 2027, proposes a 30 MW electrolyser with 6,000 normal cubic metres per hour of hydrogen injection and targets 55 kg of CO2 per tonne of DRI. Jindal Steel won the CII National Award for Environmental Best Practices 2026 in the Technological Advancement category for integrating low-carbon hydrogen into direct reduced iron production at its Angul, Odisha steel complex. [Machine Maker](https://themachinemaker.com/news/jindal-steel-wins-cii-award-for-green-hydrogen-integration-in-steelmaking/) reported the award on October 15, 2026. The project blends green hydrogen into the coal-gasification-based Midrex MxCol DRI process, partially replacing coal-based synthesis gas while maintaining furnace stability and continuous operations. ## How the Angul Hydrogen Project Works Phase I has been operational since May 2026, using a 5 MW alkaline electrolyser to supply green hydrogen at 1,000 normal cubic metres per hour to the DRI shaft furnace. According to the project assessment submitted for the award, Phase I is expected to reduce emissions by approximately 9 kg of carbon dioxide per tonne of DRI. Phase II, planned for July 2027, proposes a 30 MW electrolyser with a hydrogen injection capacity of 6,000 normal cubic metres per hour, projected to deliver reductions of around 55 kg of CO2 per tonne of DRI, equivalent to approximately 264 tonnes of CO2 per day under the stated operating assumptions. A key feature is the application to a coal-gasification-based DRI process rather than a natural-gas-based system, blending hydrogen into processed synthesis gas and recycled furnace top gas without a fundamental change to the core reactor. Engineering design work was undertaken by Fichtner, while the detailed project report was validated by IIT Kharagpur. The Confederation of Indian Industry also honoured Afcons Infrastructure Limited with its National Environmental Excellence Award 2026 for biodiversity management on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Project, PR Newswire reported on October 12, 2026. ## Jindal Steel's Emissions Targets and Company Records [Jindal Steel & Power Ltd.](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/004ow9s/jindal-steel-power-ltd) is an Indian integrated steel, mining, and captive power conglomerate serving B2B industrial customers across infrastructure, construction, power utilities, and manufacturing through direct enterprise sales in India and Africa, according to akta.pro [company records](https://akta.pro/company-data). The company has set a net-zero ambition for 2047. Its recent moves include a corporate rebranding from "Jindal Steel & Power Limited" to "Jindal Steel," an Africa Operations segment alongside India Operations, and the launch of the R.I.S.E sustainability framework covering Responsible Governance, Inclusive Growth, Sustainable Environment, and Ethical Partnerships. ## Earlier Jindal Steel Developments Jindal Steel Limited and other major industries participated in the Green Steel & Mining Summit in Raipur on August 12 and 13, 2026, focusing on sustainable manufacturing, the New Indian Express reported. The board of Jindal Steel approved the appointment of Aabha Bakaya and V. Sehgal as Additional Directors in the category of Non-Executive Independent Directors on July 29, 2026, Business Standard reported. Jindal Steel Ltd. appointed Sandeep Modi as President Finance & Chief Financial Officer, Hrtoday reported on July 26, 2026. ## What Comes Next for Phase II Phase II of the hydrogen integration is planned for July 2027, proposing a 30 MW electrolyser with a hydrogen injection capacity of 6,000 normal cubic metres per hour. The phased implementation allows Jindal Steel to build operational experience and assess the controls required for higher hydrogen injection rates. ## Companies in this story - [Jindal Steel & Power Ltd. company profile](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/004ow9s/jindal-steel-power-ltd) · website: https://jindalsteel.com --- News for Agent · https://newsforagent.com/llms.txt