Converter Steelmaking
News about the production of steel using basic oxygen converters.
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Primetals Technologies Tapped to Supply New JSW Meltshop
25 January 2022 - JSW Steel has ordered new supply equipment from Primetals Technologies to outfit its new meltshop No. 4 in Vijayanagar, Toranagallu, India.
Primetals Technologies Completes Converter Upgrade at HBIS Group
08 December 2021 - The former basic oxygen furnace (BOF) converter at HBIS Group Handan Iron and Steel in Handan, China, was upgraded to a KOBM converter last month, according to Primetals Technologies.
AI-Based Automated Tapping System Developed in South Korea
07 September 2021 - Researchers from Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) have developed an artificial intelligence-based automated system for tapping using smart cameras, reports Aju Business Daily.
Primetals Technologies Receives Final Acceptance for AOD Converter in Germany
19 August 2021 - According to the equipment supplier, German steel producer BGH Edelstahlwerke GmbH has granted Primetals Technologies final acceptance certification for a new argon oxygen decarburization (AOD) converter in Freital, Saxony.
Paul Wurth to Test New CO2 Reduction Tech
18 May 2021 - SMS group’s Paul Wurth unit and Italian cokemaker Italiana Coke have agreed to build a test-scale plant meant to try out a new carbon dioxide reduction technology.
Usiminas Puts Replacement BOF on Order
18 May 2021 - Brazil’s Usinas Siderúrgicas de Minas Gerais S.A. (Usiminas) has contracted Danieli Corus to build a replacement converter for its Ipatinga integrated steelworks.
U.S. Steel Cancels Mon Valley Works Investment
30 April 2021 - United States Steel Corporation is dropping its billion-dollar plan for a new hot strip mill and co-generation plant at its Mon Valley Works in Pennsylvania.
U. S. Steel Unveils New Emissions Target: Net Zero by 2050
21 April 2021 - United States Steel Corporation is raising its climate goals, aiming for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, the company announced Wednesday.
Berry Metal Marks Milestone Anniversary
19 April 2021 - Furnace equipment specialist Berry Metal Co. recently celebrated its 70th anniversary of operation.
A Historic Moment: U. S. Steel Closes Big River Acquisition
15 January 2021 - United States Steel Corp. finalized its acquisition of Big River Steel on Friday, closing a deal that combines the process technology of America’s youngest steelmaking company with the customer base, capacity, research and development, and product portfolio of one of the country’s oldest.
It’s Official: ArcelorMittal USA Mills Now Belong to Cleveland-Cliffs
09 December 2020 - Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. has finalized its acquisition of ArcelorMittal USA and bought out a would-be partner in two jointly owned sheet processing facilities, the company announced Wednesday.
U. S. Steel Pulls the Trigger on Big River Option
08 December 2020 - United States Steel Corporation has called its option to acquire the remaining stake in Big River Steel for approximately US$774 million in cash, the steelmaker announced Tuesday.
thyssenkrupp Cracks Open the Books for LIBERTY Steel Group
02 December 2020 - thyssenkrupp has agreed to open its books to LIBERTY Steel Group, which has expressed an interest in acquiring the German technology company’s steel unit, reports the Reuters news service.
U.S. Government OKs Cleveland-Cliffs Acquisition
25 November 2020 - U.S. anti-trust regulators have cleared Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.’s planned acquisition of rival ArcelorMittal USA, the steelmaker said Wednesday.
LKAB Plans Generational Shift to H2 DRI Production
24 November 2020 - Swedish iron ore miner LKAB has unveiled a transformational plan to replace pellet production with hydrogen-reduced sponge iron, reflecting the European steel industry’s transition to a carbon-neutral future.
Tata Steel Europe, SSAB Open Talks on Ijmuiden Acquisition
13 November 2020 - Tata Steel Europe is splitting its U.K. and Netherlands operations into two units as it begins to negotiate a potential sale of the Netherlands business to SSAB.
Stelco Nears Completion of Pig Iron Caster
12 November 2020 - Stelco Inc. expects to commission its new pig iron caster by the end of this year, company executives said Thursday.
Germany, thyssenkrupp Discuss Rescue Plan
10 November 2020 - thyssenkrupp is negotiating a rescue package with the German government said to be worth EUR5 billion, according to the Bloomberg news service.
Primetals Technologies Contracted for New Converter
05 November 2020 - Primetals Technologies has received an order from China’s HBIS Group Handan Iron and Steel for a new converter, the company has said.
Could the Next Owners of thyssenkrupp steel Include Germany’s Government? Maybe, CEO Says.
02 November 2020 - thyssenkrupp is keeping its options open as it tries to find a new path for its steel unit, including government ownership, reports the Reuters news service.
