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28 OCT 2026 6:40PM by PIB Raipur
Rebuilt Coke Oven Battery No. 8 at the Coke Ovens and Coal Chemical Department of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP), successfully completed its first coke pushing on October 28, 2026, marking a significant milestone in the restoration of coke production following the rebuilding of the battery.
The occasion was attended by Shri A. K. Chakraborty, Acting Director In-Charge and Executive Director (Materials Management); Shri Pawan Kumar, Executive Director (Human Resources); Shri P. K. Sarkar, Executive Director (Projects); Shri Rakesh Kumar, Executive Director (Works); Shri Kamal Bhaskar, Executive Director (Mines); Shri Tularam Behera, Chief General Manager (Coke Ovens and Coal Chemical); and Shri Sajeev Varghese, Chief General Manager (Projects), along with other Chief General Managers and senior officials of the plant.
The rebuilt Battery No. 8 incorporates environment-friendly technological measures, with a focus on environmental protection, energy efficiency and water conservation. Zero-leakage doors have been installed to minimise gas emissions. The gas mixing station is designed to facilitate efficient energy management, while pneumatically sealed caps will help regulate water consumption.
The successful first coke pushing represents an important step in the modernisation of coke oven facilities at Bhilai Steel Plant. The adoption of improved technologies and resource-efficient measures is expected to strengthen environmentally responsible production practices and support the plant's efforts towards sustainable industrial operations.
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