PREAMBLE WHY VIZAG? (Apr - Sept 11) (Apr - Sept 10) (million tons)

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2 The Indian steel industry is going ballistic. Nothing from global recession to eurozone crisis, from iron ore scam to depreciating rupee seems to have the ability of halting this relentless march. She is already the fourth largest producer and is poised to overtake Japan and attain the coveted 2nd position in the near future. This surge forward in its wake is giving rise to a plethora of relevant issues that India Inc will have to address. Issues that the conference will not only highlight but also have some of the most erudite minds in the industry discuss threadbare. The worldsteel Association, a premiere global steel producer s association in its annual meet held in Paris during October 2011 has projected a growth of 7.9% for the Indian steel industry in Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE) expects India s finished steel production to grow by 9.5% in marginally higher than 8.9% clocked in As per the draft of the working group on iron and steel (twelfth five years plan) against the total steel demand of 115mt in , the following production capacity has been indicated: State SAIL Vizag Steel Plant (RINL) Andhra Pradesh NMDC Nagarnar Chattisgarh 2 Tata Steel, Jamshedpur Jharkhand Tata Steel, Kalinganagar Orissa JSW Vijayanagar Karnataka ESSAR Steel Gujarat JSPLRaigarh Chattisgarh JSPLAngul Orissa Electrosteel Ltd. Jharkhand Bhushan Steel Ltd. Orissa Jindal Stainless Orissa Others Multi-Location Tata Steel, Gopalpur Orissa 2 JSW SALEM Tamil Nadu JSW ISPAT Maharashtra JSPLPattratu Chattisgarh POSCO INDIA Orissa Bhushan Power & Orissa Steel, Sambalpur Uttam Galva Maharashtra Monnet Ispat, Raigarh Chattisgarh VISASteel, Kalinganagar Orissa Others-Medium Scale Multi-Location (Jai Balaji, Kalyani, Mukund, MSPL, Brahmani etc) Total (Firm projects) Additional Capacity from Projects not firm but possible Realizable Capacity considering possible slippages Steel Consumption grows 1.8% in the 1st half of Fiscal yr Following are steel production, consumption, imports, exports figure during the first six month of Current FY. It may be observed that while the production growth was 9.3%, the consumption was very low at the level of 1.8% giving adequate room for substantial growth. While there was substantial reduction in imports, steel exports grew to very respectable figure of 46%. (Apr - Sept 11) (Apr - Sept 10) (million tons) H1 FY H1 FY Growth Production % Consumption % Imports % Exports % PREAMBLE Today the global economy is facing increased uncertainty over how the ongoing turmoil in the financial markets will evolve and how it will affect the real economy. The current forecast for 2012 by worldsteelassociation assumes that developing economies will continue to drive global growth and the policy response to the European sovereign debt crisis prevents increased volatility in the equity and financial markets. In light of this global economic uncertainty, the forecast should be considered as cautiously optimistic. It is expected that the growth performance will vary widely across regions. The recovery of steel demand in the developed world will be slow while most of the emerging and developing world should continue to enjoy robust growth in their steel demand. Keeping this in mind in 2011, India s steel use is forecast to grow by 4.3% to reach 67.7mmt due to its marginal inflationary pressure. But, in 2012, the growth rate is forecast to accelerate to 7.9%. However the challenges before the Indian steel industry and the emerging economies are also serious and need immediate attention. Rising prices of key raw materials like iron ore and coking coal, inflationary pressure, seasonal fall in demand for automobile and white goods, stock market crash etc have also posed certain threats. Inspite of this the future of steel industry indeed lies in India which is blessed with abundant mineral resources including iron ore and non-coking coal. With acquisition of coking coal mines by Indian companies in countries like South Africa and Australia, India is claiming her rightful place as the second largest steel producer in the league of nations. The pundits have stated that the only solution to tide over sustainability issues is to invest continuously in state-of-the-art cost effective technologies of the future, to reduce the carbon footprint, to look for alternate fuels etc. Choosing the right technology, ensuring the supply of adequate raw materials and creating sustainable demand are key issues which will decide the fate of Indian steel industry. A comparative analysis with countries like Brazil, China and Russia would also help the Indian industry in assessing the potential and growth prospects. In the areas of steelmaking energy saving is of utmost significance. High speed casters and rolling mills will replace the old and redundant ones in order to ensure economies of scale and cost-effective quality production. Higher levels of automation, generating captive power etc have also become extremely important for the new generation steel plants. th 6 International Iron & Steelmaking Conference will focus on raw materials & technology and promises to be as thought provoking and content rich as its theme. WHY VIZAG? Visakhapatnam is a major city on the south east coast of India. With a population of approximately 1.7 million, it is the second largest city in the state of Andhra Pradesh and the third largest city on the east coast of India after Kolkata and Chennai. The city is nestled among the hills of the Eastern Ghats and faces the Bay of Bengal to the east. About Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP): VSP, a Govt. of India Enterprise under the corporate entity of Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd., is the first shorebased integrated steel plant in India. The plant with a capacity of 3 mtpa was established in the early nineties and is a market leader in long steel products (wire rods, rebars, rounds, angles, channels, blooms and billets) catering to the construction, automobile, wire drawing, forging and other manufacturing segments. The Plant is almost doubling its capacity to a level of 6.3 mtpa of liquid steel at a cost of around 2500 million USD and the products from the new units are set to come on stream from end of progressively.

3 SCOPE Some Key issues which will be discussed at the above conference include: Meeting Iron Ore, Coal & Coke requirements for the Iron & Steel Industry How will we meet the rising demands of Iron Ore & Coal?Are we likely to see a more transparent and faster mode of allotting captive Iron ore mines and Coal blocks? How viable is it to plan raw material imports? What is the future of pricing trends as far as Iron Ore & Coal are concerned? Should we go for a blanket ban on export of Iron Ore? Beneficiation of Low Grade Ores & Restriction on Exports Can we effectively utilize the low grade ores through beneficiation at reasonable cost? Should we impose a blanket ban on export of iron ore? Which is the most viable Ironmaking route? What is the most viable Iron & Steelmaking route today? What kind of Technology do we need to adopt for long term sustainability? Are the technologies eco-friendly? How can we effectively reduce the cost of production and enhance the quality of our product at the same time? Available Technologies for steelmaking casting & rolling What are the recent innovations in continuos casting, high speed rolling and finishing mills? Can we use alternative fuels? How do we effective use waste-heat? Can we look at the possibility of utilising alternate fuels? Are we really likely to get adequate supply of natural gas in the near future? What is the future of Gas-based technology in India? Can we use waste heat for co-generation of power? Automation Development in Ironmaking, Steelmaking, Casting & Rolling: Do we need to upgrade our facilities? What kind of automation levels do we need to adopt for cost competitiveness? Do we really need to revamp our age old furnaces and steelmaking facilities? Flat and Long products What are the demand projection for Flat and Long products? What kind of product mix will the market need? Environmental issues and Pollution Control Are we really playing the role of good corporate citizens? On the other hand are the Pollution Control Boards exceeding the limits and using arm twisting measures in the name of Environment Management? What equipments do we really need and how much does it cost? Are the logistics in place? Can our ports, railways & highways handle the raw material needs? Steel Pricing & Input Costs When will the steel prices stabilize? Will raw material prices continue to hit the bottomline? REGISTRATION Registration Fee: Rs. 15,000/- / Euros or more Delegates from the same organization: Rs. 14,000/- / Euros EASY WAYS TO REGISTER Tel.: , CALL FOR PAPERS Papers are invited from Iron & Steel Producers, Technocrats, Eminent Metallurgists, Consultants, Iron Ore & Coal Mines, Mine Owners, Mining companies, Mining & Material Handling Equipment Suppliers, Mineral Traders, Mining Consultants, Mining Engineers, Sponge Iron Units, Electric Arc Furnace / Induction Furnace Units, Continuous Casting & Rolling Mills, Technology Providers, OEMs, Metallurgical Equipment Suppliers, Metallurgical Laboratories, Turnkey Project Consultants, Engineering Units, Automation Providers, Environment Management Companies, Pollution Control Equipment Suppliers, Govt. agencies, Pollution Control Boards, Electricity Boards, Coke Oven Equipment Suppliers, Technology & Equipment Providers for Blast Furnaces, Management Consultants, Financial Institutions etc. and other key players from the core sector. Authors are requested to send the full text of the paper (within 2000 words) neatly typed in A4 Bond Paper or in a soft copy in CD ROM in MS Word format or can be ed to the following address: Mr. Nirmalya Mukherjee Convenor 6th International Iron & Steelmaking Conference C/o. Steel & Metallurgy # 1A, Shakti 166, Rajdanga Nabapally E.M. Bypass Rashbehari Connector Kolkata , India Telefaxes: / info@steelmetallurgy.com / nirmalya@steelmetallurgy.com TO STAY IN VIZAG To make your stay convenient and comfortable during the 6th International Iron & Steelmaking Conference we have negotiated very special rates for a limited number of rooms with THE GATEWAY HOTEL, Visakhapatnam. The following are the special rates of the rooms inclusive of buffet breakfast exclusive of 10.15% tax. Telefax: / 4780 Mobile: (0) / info@steelmetallurgy.com 6th International Iron & Steelmaking Conference C/o. Steel & Metallurgy # 1A, Shakti, 166, Rajdanga Nabapally Kolkata , INDIA (Registration Form enclosed) Single Room: Rs Tax ( 70) Double Room: Rs Tax ( 80) For further details please contact: Mr. Sravan, The Gateway Hotel, Visakhapatnam Phone: Fax: E Mail : gateway.visakhapatnam@tajhotels.com

4 SPONSORSHIP Sponsorship is proven to distinguish companies from their competitors and is the perfect way to ensure delegates remember your company. By sponsoring you will have the opportunity to reach the decision makers & senior level of iron & steel executives and industry analysts. Choose from the following sponsorship options: Platinum Sponsor: Rs. 10,00,000 / Euros 20,000 Gold Sponsor: Rs. 7,50,000 / Euros 15,000 Steel Sponsor: Rs. 5,00,000 / Euros 10,000 Lunch Sponsor Day 1: Rs. 3,00,000 / Euros 6,000 Cultural Programme, Cocktail & Dinner Sponsor: Rs. 5,00,000 / Euros 10,000 Lunch Sponsor Day-2: Rs. 3,00,000 / Euros 6,000 Delegate Bag Sponsor: Rs. 2,00,000 / Euros 4,000 Mementoe Sponsor: Rs. 1,00,000 / Euros 2,000 Tea/Coffee Break Sponsor: Rs. 50,000 / Euros 1,000 DDs/Cheques should be drawn in favour of Steel & Metallurgical Information Services, payable at Kolkata. Please add Rs. 100/- for all outstation cheques. Foreign Exchange remittances may please be made by Bank Telegraphic Transfer only as per the following details: BUSINESS PROMOTION OPPORTUNITIES Exhibition Stall (2m X 2m): Rs. 50,000 / Euros 1200 Banner Display: Rs. 25,000 / Euros 750 Insertion of Company Brochures / Catalogues/ Cds in Delegate Bags: Rs. 15,000 / Euros 400 ADVERTISEMENT IN CONFERENCE SOUVENIR Front Inside Cover : Back Inside Cover : Back Cover : Full Page Colour : Half Page Colour : Rs. 75,000 / Euros 1500 Rs. 75,000 / Euros 1500 Rs. 1,00,000 / Euros 2,000 Rs. 50,000 / Euros 1200 Rs. 30,000 / Euros 600 EXHIBITION An exhibition is being organised alongside the Conference, which will showcase new technologies, process & products and inturn enhance business. Exhibition stall spaces of 2m X 2m is available in the conference venue at a cost of Rs. 50,000/- ( 1200) only. Participants in the exhibition will get 1 (one) complimentary delegate. Beneficiary: Steel & Metallurgical Information Services Account No SWIFT Code: HSBCINBB Bank: HSBC Branch: Gariahat Branch Address: Fort Terrazzo 5, Ramani Chatterjee Road Kolkata INDIA

5 6 th International Iron & Steelmaking Conference 15 th & 16 th March 2012 The Gateway Hotel, Visakhapatnam, India Delegate Registration Form Yes! Please register me / us for the Conference Company Name: Address: City: Pin: Country: Telephone: Fax: Delegate Name: Designation: Conference Fee: The conference fee includes entrance to all conference sessions, refreshments, lunch, Cocktail & Dinner and documentation. Please send me a registration acknowledgement. I enclose a cheque / DD No. dtd for `. Drawn in favour of Steel & Metallurgical Information Services payable at Kolkata towards delegate fee. (Please add `.100/- for outstation cheques) Delegate Fee: `. 15,000/- / Euros 750 (each) 3 or more Delegates from the same organization: ` 14,000/- / Euros 700 (each) Form for Booking Exhibition Stall (2m X 2m) Company Name: Address: City: Pin: Country: Telephone: Fax: Please send me a registration acknowledgement. I enclose a cheque / DD No. dtd for `. Drawn in favour of Steel & Metallurgical Information Services payable at Kolkata towards exhibition space. (Please add Rs.100/- for outstation cheques) Exhibition Stall Rental `. 50,000 / Euro 1200 for two days Authorised Signatory BOOKING CONDITIONS : Registrations can only be confirmed upon receipt of payment or proof of payment. If you are unable to attend, a substitute delegate will be accepted Cancellations will not be entertained, and refunds will not be given, however substitutions duly authorized are welcome at any time. Photocopy of this form can be used for multiple registrations. Foreign Exchange Transfer: Foreign Exchange remittances may please be made by Bank Telegraphic Transfer only as per the following details: Beneficiary: Steel & Metallurgical Information Services Account No SWIFT Code: HSBCINBB Bank: HSBC Branch: Gariahat Branch Address: Fort Terrazzo 5, Ramani Chatterjee Road Kolkata , INDIA Please send this form along with your cheque / DD to: Mr. Pradipta Sengupta / Mr. Ayan Bhuiyan Steel & Metallurgical Information Services #1A, Shakti, 166 Rajdanga Nabapally EM Bypass Rashbehari Connector Kolkata , INDIA Mobile: / pradipta@steelmetallurgy.com / ayan@steelmetallurgy.com