Tata Steel and constructsteel Launch Steel-Based Net-Zero Energy Facility in Bhubaneswar!
Tata Steel, in collaboration with constructsteel—the steel construction market development initiative of the World Steel Association—has inaugurated a state-of-the-art steel-based Net-Zero Energy Building in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The project marks a significant step forward in promoting sustainable and low-carbon construction practices in India through modern steel technologies.
Spanning 1,836 square feet, the facility was inaugurated by T V Narendran, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Tata Steel, in the presence of Edwin Basson, Director General of the World Steel Association. Completed in just three and a half months, the project demonstrates how innovative construction methods can drastically reduce build time while delivering high levels of energy efficiency and environmental performance.
The structure has been developed using Light-Gauge Steel Frame (LGSF) technology, which employs precision-engineered steel components to create a strong, lightweight, and highly efficient framework. This construction approach enables superior insulation, minimal air leakage, and reduced energy losses, resulting in a tightly sealed building envelope. In addition to faster construction and long-term durability, steel offers the advantage of full recyclability at the end of the building’s life cycle.
Speaking at the inauguration, T V Narendran said that steel-based net-zero buildings represent the future of sustainable construction, adding that the collaboration with constructsteel demonstrates how energy-efficient and low-carbon building solutions can be scaled and integrated into mainstream infrastructure development across India.
The facility has been designed to generate as much energy as it consumes annually, achieved through a combination of ultra-low energy demand and on-site renewable energy generation. Key features include high-performance glazing, well-insulated wall and roof systems, and the strategic use of natural ventilation. Clean energy is produced through rooftop solar panels and building-integrated photovoltaic systems.
Beyond energy efficiency, the building incorporates water conservation measures, including rainwater harvesting and low-flow plumbing fixtures, further reducing its environmental footprint. Together, these elements position the project as a replicable model for climate-resilient, net-zero commercial and institutional buildings across India.
Tata Steel is among the world’s leading steel producers, with an annual crude steel capacity of around 35 million tonnes and operations spanning five continents. For the financial year ended March 31, 2025, the company reported a consolidated turnover of approximately US$26 billion. A Great Place to Work®–certified organisation, Tata Steel and its group entities employ more than 76,000 people globally.
The company has committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2045 and continues to advance a multi-year, digital-led transformation programme. This effort has earned Global Lighthouse recognition from the World Economic Forum for its Jamshedpur, Kalinganagar, and IJmuiden plants, along with the ‘Digital Enterprise of India – Steel’ Award 2024, reinforcing Tata Steel’s long-term focus on sustainable and responsible growth.
