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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.
European Union Bans Key Iron and Steel Imports From Russia
14 March 2022 - The European Union announced last Friday that it will prohibit imports of “key goods in the iron and steel sector” from the Russian Federation, the latest in a series of severe economic sanctions placed on the country in response to its invasion of Ukraine.
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.
Reports: JSPL Expects to See Demand Boost Created by War in Ukraine
10 March 2022 - India's Jindal Steel and Power Ltd. (JSPL) said it anticipates its exports to jump from 25% currently to 40% following the loss of steel production in Russia and Ukraine, according to The Economic Times.
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.
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.
Reports: Steel Producers in Ukraine Halt Operations
03 March 2022 - In the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, steel producers in Ukraine have slowed or halted production, according to several news sources.
ArcelorMittal Acquires Scottish Steel Recycler
03 March 2022 - ArcelorMittal announced it has acquired recycling business John Lawrie Metals Ltd., based in Aberdeen, Scotland.
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.
Hoa Phat Contracts Primetals Technologies for New Production Line
01 March 2022 - The Vietnamese steelmaker has awarded Primetals Technologies a contract for a new production line that will increase capacity at its steel plant in Dung Quat, Quang Ngai province, by 5.6 million tons per year, according to the equipment supplier.
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.
Qatar and Algeria Sign MoU for Potential Joint-Venture Expansion
23 February 2022 - This week representatives from the governments of Algeria and Qatar signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to study the possible expansion of joint-venture mill Algeria-Qatari Steel Co.
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.
Severstal Unveils US$1.6 Billion CAPEX Program for 2022
22 February 2022 - The company announced last week its plans to invest in development projects, maintenance, digital projects and safety improvements in 2022.
ANDRITZ Tapped for Pickling and Galvanizing Line Project
22 February 2022 - The company announced it has received an order from China’s Jiuquan Iron and Steel (Group) Co. Ltd. to supply a new high-capacity pickling and galvanizing line.
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