SMS group, in partnership with MCK Kutty Engineers Pvt Ltd, has secured a contract from Steel Authority of India Limited for the supply of two advanced coke dry quenching (CDQ) systems at the IISCO Steel Plant in Burnpur, West Bengal. Each CDQ unit will have a processing capacity of 130 tons of coke per hour and will serve the new stamp charge coke oven batteries 13 and 14. These batteries are part of the plant’s ongoing expansion, which aims to increase crude steel production capacity to 4.8 million tons per year.
The project will be executed on a turnkey basis, covering design, engineering, equipment supply, installation, commissioning, electrics and automation systems, as well as digital solutions and related services. SMS group will supply key technological components, while MCK Kutty Engineers will manage on-site erection and execution activities.
The CDQ systems will incorporate advanced cokemaking solutions from Paul Wurth, enabling high coke quality, efficient cooling, and reliable continuous operations. Once completed, these will be the largest single-chamber CDQ units across SAIL’s integrated steel plants.
In addition to operational efficiency, the systems will deliver significant environmental benefits. Compared to conventional wet quenching, CDQ technology allows for efficient heat recovery and reduced emissions, supporting improved energy performance and sustainability outcomes.
The project builds on an existing collaboration between SMS group and IISCO Burnpur, including a previously awarded contract in 2025 for a 6.25-meter-tall stamp charge coke oven battery and associated machinery. Bernhard Steenken, CSO for APAC & MEA at SMS group, stated that the company is committed to supporting SAIL’s expansion and sustainability goals through reliable and efficient technologies.
SMS group is a global leader in metallurgical plant engineering, with over 150 years of experience and a strong focus on innovation and digitalization. The company provides end-to-end solutions across the metals value chain, supporting customers in achieving efficient, resource-conscious, and future-ready operations.
