Jindal Steel Oman Achieves Record DRI Production in May 2026
Jindal Steel Oman's DRI plant achieved a record output of 185,710 tons in May 2026, setting a global benchmark. This achievement demonstrates significant operational efficiency and reliability, critical for enhancing competitiveness in the global steel industry.
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In May 2026, Jindal Steel Oman's DRI plant produced 185,710 tons of Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) in a single month, surpassing its previous record of 183,629 tons set in March 2026. The plant's output reached 249.6 tonnes per hour, with a daily high of 6,113 tons on May 22, 2026.
This figure exceeded the earlier record of 6,075 tons from April 29, 2026. The facility operated continuously for 188 days without any shutdowns, exceeding its prior best streak of 178 days. Midrex Technologies confirmed that this performance establishes the Sohar plant as a benchmark for 6.5-metre shaft furnaces globally, achieving 33% above its design capacity. The consistent performance is attributed to disciplined maintenance strategies and a unified team approach.
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