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Danieli Implements New Hot Billet Charging System at Acciaierie di Sicilia

10 August 2023 - Danieli announced today its Danieli Centro Combustion unit upgraded the reheating furnace at Acciaierie di Sicilia (Alfa Acciai Group) in Catania, Italy.

H2 Green Steel Shores Up Supply of DR Pellets

10 August 2023 - In two separate deals, Sweden’s H2 Green Steel is securing its supply of direct reduction iron ore pellets from Rio Tinto’s Iron Ore Company of Canada and Vale.

Rio Tinto Awards Metso Engineering Contract for Low-Carbon Ironmaking Plant

09 August 2023 - Global mining group Rio Tinto has awarded Finland’s Metso a detailed design and engineering contract for its continuous pilot plant for the BioIronTM process, according to a Metso Corp. press release.

Jindal Steel and Power Partners With SeaVar on Carbon Capture Technology

09 August 2023 - Jindal Steel and Power is set to pilot the Southern California-based tech firm’s cost-effective, non-toxic carbon capture technology and prove its viability, Business Wire India reports.

Danieli to Provide High-Speed Bar and Wire Rod Mills for Rungta Mines

09 August 2023 - The company announced today it has been tapped to supply two new, high-speed bar and wire rod mills for Rungta Mines’ sites in the Dhenkanal and Kamanda industrial areas, Odisha, India.

SAIL, SMS group to Explore Decarbonization Solutions

09 August 2023 - India’s state-controlled steel producer Steel Authority of India Ltd. (SAIL) has signed an initial deal with Germany’s SMS group as a step toward reducing carbon emissions across its five integrated plants.

Nucor Signs Power Purchase Agreement With Kentucky Solar Project

08 August 2023 - Nucor Corp. on Monday announced a power purchase agreement with NextEra Energy Resources to secure 250 MW of renewable solar energy for its Kentucky steelmaking operations.

Primetals Technologies to Supply MULPIC System for Liberty Steel Galati

08 August 2023 - The equipment supplier announced today it has received an order from Liberty Galati for a new Multi-Purpose Interrupted Cooling (MULPIC) system and water treatment plant for the company’s heavy plate mill in Romania.

With US$700 Million in Hand, Hybar Breaks Ground on Arkansas Mill

03 August 2023 - Hybar LLC, the Dave Stickler-led rebar startup, has raised US$700 million in debt and equity financing and has broken ground for its planned rebar mill in Osceola, Ark., USA.

JSW Steel Establishes Electrical Steel JV

03 August 2023 - India’s JSW Steel and Japan’s JFE Steel are creating a 50-50 joint venture to produce cold-rolled grain-oriented electric steel, the companies said in a regulatory filing.

Global Steel Climate Council Puts Final Touches on Green Steel Standard

03 August 2023 - The Nucor Corp.-led Global Steel Climate Council has published the final version of its green steel standard.

Outokumpu Considers U.S. Expansion

03 August 2023 - Stainless steel producer Outokumpu is weighing whether to build a hot rolling mill in the U.S. as it explores options for expanding operations here.

Tenova Roll Grinders Selected for Vietnamese Mill

01 August 2023 - Vietnam’s Hoa Phat Group has contracted Tenova Pomini to supply roll grinders at the steelmaker’s new hot rolling mill in Dung Quat, Quang Ngai province.

Nucor Obtains Permit for West Virginia Sheet Mill

31 July 2023 - Nucor Corp. has received an awaited environmental permit for its US$3.1 billion West Virginia sheet mill, allowing it to begin construction.

New Agreement Advances SDI Decarbonization Plans

31 July 2023 - Steel Dynamics Inc. (SDI) will buy electricity from a Texas wind farm when it begins operating in 2024, the steelmaker has announced.

Danieli Lands Order for Nucor-Yamato Reheat Furnace

27 July 2023 - Nucor-Yamato Steel has ordered a walking beam furnace and new automation and material handling equipment from Danieli Centro Combustion, the equipment supplier reports.

Germany Confirms Funding for thyssenkrupp Decarbonization Project

27 July 2023 - The German government has confirmed formal approval of nearly EUR2 billion in funding for thyssenkrupp Steel’s transformational decarbonization project, the company has said.

Nucor Signs Off on Nebraska Bar Mill Upgrade

27 July 2023 - Nucor Steel–Nebraska has issued the final acceptance certificate on its new KOCKS intermediate reducing and sizing block, according to the equipment supplier.

Japanese EAF Operator Explores Daytime Operations

24 July 2023 - Japan’s Tokyo Steel plans to move some of its operations to daytime production, taking advantage of surplus solar power, reports Nikkei Asia.

EU Greenlights ArcelorMittal, thyssenkrupp Decarbonization Funding

20 July 2023 - The European Commission has signed off on EUR2.85 billion in state aid that will go to decarbonization efforts at thyssenkrupp and ArcelorMittal.

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