Steel News

Nucor Steel–Arkansas Issues FAC on Hot Strip Mill Drives Upgrade From Primetals Technologies

21 March 2022 - The final acceptance certificate (FAC) for the F5 and F6 main drive upgrade completes the third phase of the full replacement of Nucor Steel–Arkansas’ six main mill stand drives at its hot strip mill.

Danieli to Supply Rail Head Hardening System for ArcelorMittal Poland

21 March 2022 - The equipment supplier has been tapped to provide its technology for a premium quality rails project at ArcelorMittal Poland in Dąbrowa Górnicza, Poland.

BlueScope Secures AU$55.4 Million Modern Manufacturing Grant

15 March 2022 - BlueScope announced today that they have received a Modern Manufacturing Initiative (MMI) grant from the Australian federal government.

New Green Hydrogen Plant Project to Support British Steel’s Decarbonization

14 March 2022 - Last week British Steel Ltd. celebrated the launch of a hydrogen electrolyzer plant project near its Teesside, U.K., steel works that will eventually provide the steelmaker with a local source of renewable green hydrogen for net-zero steel production.

Tosyalı Holding to Partner With Huawei and SolarAPEX on Solar Roof Project

14 March 2022 - Tosyalı Holding has announced plans to implement one of the world’s largest roof solar energy plants, in collaboration with Huawei and SolarAPEX, to continue the company's mission to reach a zero-carbon target.

ArcelorMittal Tubarão Becomes First Steel Mill in the Americas to Earn ResponsibleSteel Certification

10 March 2022 - The Brazilian mill has been recognized by global standards initiative ResponsibleSteel for its environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance, the steelmaker said.

Tenova and Salzgitter Shake Hands on 2.1-Million-Ton DRI Plant

08 March 2022 - Tenova has signed a memorandum of understanding with Germany’s Salzgitter AG to build a 2.1-million-metric-ton direct reduced iron (DRI) plant, the supplier announced today.

Advanced Gauging Technologies Receives First Order

08 March 2022 - Metals USA has placed an order with Advanced Gauging Technologies for their AGT Mult-Width™ Gauge.

Schnitzer Steel Launches Line of Net-Zero Carbon Products

08 March 2022 - The manufacturer of recycled metal products announced yesterday the launch of a line of net-zero carbon products from its Cascade Steel operation in McMinnville, Ore., USA

Air Products, SARGAS to Build Additional Air Separation Unit at Jindal Shadeed Iron & Steel

08 March 2022 - The unit will be the third installation at Jindal Shadeed Iron & Steel in Sohar, Oman, and will increase the company’s nitrogen and oxygen production by 50%, according to Air Products.

Italian Steelmakers Partner on Coil Mill Joint Venture in Tunisia

07 March 2022 - Italy’s Marcegaglia Group has purchased a 50% joint venture stake in Sideralba S.p.A.’s galvanized coil subsidiary in Tunisia, according to Italian-language newswire agency ANSA.

Tenova to Build Largest Hydrogen DRI Plant in China for Baowu Group

03 March 2022 - Sinosteel Engineering & Technology Co. Ltd. has partnered with Tenova to build a 1-million-metric-ton direct reduced iron (DRI) plant for China’s Baosteel Zhanjiang Iron & Steel Co. Ltd., Tenova reports.

POSCO to Build a Digital Twin to Test Hydrogen Technologies

02 March 2022 - The South Korean steelmaker is planning to build a virtual steel mill in which it can test hydrogen reduction steelmaking technology, according to BusinessKorea.

SDI, Rio Tinto, Nippon Steel Trading Back Renewable Biocarbon Producer

02 March 2022 - Aymium announced yesterday that it has secured Series B funding to support capacity expansion and increased deployment of its environmental technologies, with Steel Dynamics Inc., Rio Tinto and Nippon Steel Trading on board.

U. S. Steel to Boost Pig Iron Production With US$60 Million Investment

28 February 2022 - United States Steel Corporation revealed this morning that it will spend US$60 million to scale up ironmaking capacity at its Gary Works facility in Indiana.

Tosyali Algerie Reported Record DRI Production in 2021, Contracts for Second DRI Plant

28 February 2022 - The company set a new world record in 2021 for annual direct reduced iron (DRI) production by a single-module plant, producing more than 2.28 million tons.

SSAB Teams With Polestar to Develop 100% Climate-Neutral Car

23 February 2022 - SSAB will join forces with Swedish electric vehicle manufacturer Polestar to help create the world’s first truly climate-neutral car, the company announced today.

NLMK Issues Final Acceptance for Primetals Technologies BOF Offgas System

23 February 2022 - The equipment supplier announced yesterday it has received the final acceptance certificates (FACs) from NLMK Group for the construction of offgas systems for its LD converters No. 2 and 3 at its steel plant LD2 in Lipetsk, Russia.

Ferriere Nord Puts New Danieli Billet Welder Into Service

23 February 2022 - Italy’s Ferriere Nord (Pittini Group) is the first to operate Danieli’s sixth-generation billet welder, according to a press release from Danieli.

Tenova Tapped to Supply STC Furnace

23 February 2022 - Tenova has been contracted to supply a roller-hearth-type STC® (Short Time Cycle) furnace to Grand Blanc Processing.