[SMM Iron & Steel] AM/NS India Commences Phase 2 Expansion at Hazira to 15 MTPA

Published: Jan 2, 2026 10:21

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ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel (AM/NS) India officially broke ground on its Phase 2 expansion at the Hazira plant on January 1, 2026. This project is designed to increase the facility's crude steel production capacity from the current 9 million tons per annum (MTPA) to 15 MTPA. The expansion includes the installation of advanced blast furnaces and downstream processing lines, aiming to support India's surging demand for high-grade flat steel in the automotive and infrastructure sectors.

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