THEBUSINESSBYTES
BUREAU
ROURKELA,
SEPTEMBER 12, 2026
SAIL’s Rourkela Steel
Plant (RSP) has achieved a significant milestone in pipe manufacturing, with
its Electric Resistance Welded (ERW) Pipe Plant producing more than 20,000
tonnes in a single month, while registering an impressive nearly 31 per cent
year-on-year growth during the April-August period of 2026-27, officials said.
As SAIL’s only
pipe-producing unit catering to both business-to-business (B2B) and
business-to-government (B2G) segments, the Rourkela facility’s performance
highlights its growing capabilities in specialised pipe manufacturing and its
focus on operational efficiency, quality and customer-centric solutions.
The ERW Pipe Plant
has also strengthened its product portfolio by increasing its focus on
special-grade pipes conforming to stringent American Petroleum Institute (API)
specifications and products with higher diameter-to-thickness ratios. The move
is aimed at enhancing value for end users while improving SAIL’s revenue
potential and strengthening its position in the market.
The plant’s technical
capabilities are reflected in an order currently under processing for 8.2 km of
API X52 grade pipes, featuring a 14-inch diameter and 8 mm thickness. The order
demonstrates the facility’s ability to manufacture pipes meeting demanding
technical specifications while maintaining stringent quality standards.
With pipes constituting an important segment of SAIL’s product portfolio, RSP is focusing on optimising production, upgrading product quality and expanding its range of value-added offerings.
The latest production achievement and strong year-on-year growth position the ERW Pipe Plant to sustain its momentum and play a larger role in meeting the requirements of infrastructure and industrial development, officials said.
