Shyam Metalicsand Energy Ltd. has announced the commencement of operations at its advancedCoke Oven Plant in Jamuria, West Bengal. The coke oven plant, which was heatedfor commissioning, has begun receiving raw materials. It is comprised of twobatteries, each containing 35 ovens.

The factory willlargely employ coal imported from Australia, Indonesia, and Russia to createhigh-quality coke. This coke will be used in Shyam Metalics' blast furnace,sinter plant, and ferroalloys facility, increasing production efficiency andquality across all facilities.

The new plant'seco-friendly features are one of its major highlights. The plant complies with strictenvironmental regulations and is friendly to the environment with itsnon-recovery type coke oven design, which ensures zero emissions. Furthermore,the waste heat recovery boiler (WHRB) facility will catch and use the flue gasreleased during the coke production process to generate electricity, increasingthe plant's efficiency and reducing its impact on the environment.