Metso to Supply Filtration Tech to Jindal Steel’s Angul Pellet Plant

Metso has received an order for sustainable filtration technology for Jindal Steel’s iron ore pellet plant in Angul, in eastern India. The order value, which is not disclosed, is booked in Minerals’ 2025 second-quarter orders received.

Jindal Steel is one of India’s leading business houses, with a significant presence in steel, mining, and infrastructure. Currently, Jindal Steel has steel production capacity of 9.6 MTPA, and captive power capacity of 1,634 MW. Jindal Steel upholds a steadfast commitment to delivering sustainable value for all stakeholders. The six fully automatic Larox^® FFP 3512 filters, which are part of the Metso Plus offering, will be installed in the company’s a pellet plant located in Angul, India.

“As a long-term supplier of Jindal Steel, we are honored to be selected once again, this time to provide efficient and sustainable concentrate filtration technology for their pellet plant in Angul. Our filters, featuring advanced membrane technology and hole-less filter cloths, deliver unmatched performance in terms of moisture reduction in the cake and filter availability. Jindal Steel uses Metso filters also at their pellet plant in Barbil,” says Vijay Dhar, Vice President, Minerals Sales, Middle East and India at Metso.

Industry-leading dewatering technology
Metso’s filtration portfolio consists of 16 filter types and comprehensive services for various mining and industrial applications, with more than 5,000 installations globally, backed by the extensive know-how of Metso’s Dewatering Technology Centre (DTC) and wide service network. Metso has delivered over 300 filters in India.

The fully automatic Larox^® FFP (fast-opening filter press) pressure filters provide a reliable and optimized dewatering solution for concentrates, tailings and bulk applications. Larox^® FFP filters are part of the Metso Plus offering.

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