Energy, Environment & Sustainability
News items focusing on evolving technologies and steps taken to create a sustainable industry and minimize environmental impact.
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Paul Wurth Wins 2013 FEDIL Environment Award
03 December 2013 - The Environment Award 2013 presented by the Business Federation Luxembourg FEDIL this year recognized Paul Wurth’s innovative dry slag granulation process with energy recovery.
European Commission Set to Meet with CEOs of EU's Largest Steelmakers
03 December 2013 - European Commission vice president Antonio Tajani and the commissioner for employment, László Andor, have convened a High Level Group on the future of the European steel industry, meeting tomorrow, 4 December, in Brussels.
Severstal Presents Energy Saving Achievements at Energy Efficiency Forum
29 November 2013 - During the Second International Forum on Energy Efficiency and Energy Saving ЕNЕS 2013, OAO Severstal presented the preliminary results of its 20-year efficiency program at integrated Cherepovets Steel Mill (CherMK), part of Severstal’s Russian Steel Division.
Emirates Steel to Participate in Middle East Carbon Capture Joint Venture Project
29 November 2013 - Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and Masdar recently signed a joint venture agreement to create the Middle East’s first company focused on exploring and developing commercial-scale projects for carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS).
Outokumpu Sells Electricity Distribution Network at Tornio Site
26 November 2013 - Outokumpu is selling the electricity distribution network at its Tornio site in Finland to InfraVia European Fund II.
Salzgitter Flachstahl Wins Energy Efficiency Prize
25 November 2013 - Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH (SZFG) has been awarded first prize under the Energy Efficiency Award 2013 by the Deutsche Energie Agentur GmbH (dena).
ArcelorMittal Zenica's New Blast Furnace Filter System Begins Operations
22 November 2013 - ArcelorMittal has reached an important milestone in its ongoing environmental program with the official start of operations of a major new filter system for its blast furnace.
SSAB Introduces Green Pre-Coated Steel
19 November 2013 - SSAB announced the worldwide launch of GreenCoat, a new pre-coated sheet steel developed from rapeseed oil instead of traditional fossil oil based solvents.
First Generation EPS Production Line Brought Into Operation at TISCO
18 November 2013 - Taiyuan Iron and Steel (Group) Co., Ltd. (TISCO) completed processing of the first coil through its new Eco Pickled Surface (EPS) production line on 12 July 2013.
Siemens Offers Solution for Generating Steam from EAF Off-Gases
15 November 2013 - Siemens Metals Technologies has developed a system for recovering heat from the hot off-gases of electric arc furnaces.
Gore Invests in New Low Emissions Technologies for Metallurgical Industries
13 November 2013 - W. L. Gore & Associates is increasing its technical development and market focus activities in the steel, lead, ferroalloy and related metallurgical industries to address current and upcoming requirements of U.S. EPA NESHAP regulations.
VEO Generates Electricity in Eisenhüttenstadt from Top Gas
11 November 2013 - Siemens Metals Technologies has received an order from VEO (Vulkan Energiewirtschaft Oderbrücke GmbH) to install a top gas pressure recovery turbine (TRT) and auxiliary systems on ArcelorMittal Eisenhüttenstadt blast furnace 5A in Germany.
Shougang LanzaTech Joint Venture Earns Sustainability Certification
05 November 2013 - Beijing Shougang LanzaTech New Energy Science & Technology Co. has earned RSB’s sustainability certification for the joint venture’s facility that converts waste steel mill gases to sustainable biofuels.
NLMK's Stoilensky Improves System of Handling and Storing Iron Ore Waste
28 October 2013 - Stoilensky, NLMK Group’s iron ore producer, is going ahead with production testing the first stage of its thickening unit at the tailings department as part of the plant’s program aimed at enhancing the efficiency of its existing infrastructure.
Outotec Opens Unique Dewatering Technology Center in Finland
25 October 2013 - Outotec is establishing a Dewatering Technology Center in Lappeenranta, Finland.
Severstal North America Steps Up Sustainable Sourcing Practices
24 October 2013 - Severstal North America recently joined two of the most renowned sustainability organizations in operations and sourcing, the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) and the Conflict-Free Sourcing Initiative (CFSI).
Desalitech to Supply Advanced Wastewater Recovery System to Mid American Steel & Wire
23 October 2013 - Desalitech, a provider of high-efficiency water production and treatment solutions, announced that it will supply an advanced wastewater recovery system to Mid American Steel and Wire, a leading supplier in the wire and rod industry.
ArcelorMittal Wins Top Industry Awards for Innovation and Sustainability
21 October 2013 - ArcelorMittal is proud to announce that it has won two awards at the World Steel Association’s "Steelies."
Kennametal Honors Excellence in Environment, Health and Safety
17 October 2013 - Kennametal Inc. has presented its 12th annual Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Excellence Awards to six Kennametal projects worldwide.
Outotec Recognized for Climate Change Transparency Reporting
10 October 2013 - Outotec was recognized in the Nordic Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI) for the fifth consecutive year with regard to the quality of climate change data it has submitted.
