Steel News

Tenova Tapped to Update OEMK Furnace

22 September 2021 - Tenova Italimpianti has been contracted by Metalloinvest to update and reconstruct a heating furnace in the second rolling unit of Alexey Ugarov OEMK in Russia.

JSPL Automates Rail Inspection Line

22 September 2021 - Indian rail producer JSPL on Monday said it has outfitted its rail inspection line with automation technologies to ensure its specialty rails are defect-free, according to The Free Press Journal.

Vallourec Participates in Hydrogen Joint Industry Project

22 September 2021 - The company on Monday released details concerning its membership in DNV’s H2Pipe Joint Industry Project (JIP), which targets development of the world’s first guideline for the transport of hydrogen gas in offshore pipelines.

WorldAutoSteel Launches Free Online Resource for AHSS Applications

22 September 2021 - WorldAutoSteel, a division of the World Steel Association, have released the latest version of its AHSS Applications Guidelines as an online resource to help automotive manufacturers understand and capitalize on the benefits of advanced high-strength steels (AHSS).

Danieli, Pesmel Partner to Supply Automated Material Handling Systems

21 September 2021 - The two companies have formed a strategic alliance to develop and supply material flow solutions for steel plants, according to a press release from Danieli.

BlueScope Steel Considers New U.S. Site

21 September 2021 - According to reports, Australian steelmaker BlueScope Steel Ltd. is considering construction of a new electric arc furnace–based painted and coated steel products mill in the United States.

POSCO Announces 1-Million-Ton Production Facility

20 September 2021 - POSCO’s new facility has a production capacity of 1 million tons for its GIGA brand steel, according to The Korea Herald.

ArcelorMittal Commits US$100 Million to Breakthrough Energy’s Catalyst Program

20 September 2021 - ArcelorMittal has joined green technology accelerator Breakthrough Energy’s Catalyst initiative as an anchor partner and will invest US$100 million to help fast-track industrial decarbonization, the steelmaker announced today.

JSW Outlines Digital Transformation Agenda for Smart Steel Factories

17 September 2021 - JSW Steel has unveiled sweeping plans to transform its Indian steelmaking operations to a smart steel manufacturing network powered through Industry 4.0 technology, reports the Hindu Business Line newspaper.

Primetals Technologies Supplying Plate Mill for Kobe Steel

16 September 2021 - This summer, Primetals Technologies received an order for a steel plate finishing mill from Kobe Steel Ltd., the supplier has announced.

Arvedi Set to Purchase Acciai Speciali Terni

16 September 2021 - thyssenkrupp announced today its plans to sell its stainless unit Acciai Speciali Terni (AST), including its sales organization in Europe, to Italy’s Arvedi, according to S&P Global Platts.

Tata Steel Takes the Hydrogen Route at IJmuiden

16 September 2021 - The steelmaker on Wednesday announced plans to adopt hydrogen steelmaking technologies at its steel works in IJmuiden, Netherlands.

Finnish Government Takes Over Control of SSAB Shares

15 September 2021 - The government of Finland on Tuesday announced it will be taking direct control over shares in the Swedish steel producer in a move toward carbon neutrality.

Tata Steel Commissions Carbon Capture Plant at Jamshedpur

15 September 2021 - The steelmaker on Tuesday commissioned a 5-metric-ton-per-day carbon capture plant at its Jamshedpur Works, becoming India’s first steel producer to use carbon capture technology to extract CO2 directly from blast furnace gas.

NLMK Increases Capacity for Electrical Steels

14 September 2021 - The Russian steelmaker announced that it has commissioned a laser treatment unit for grain-oriented electrical steel, making it NLMK’s fourth such production line.

Danieli Secures Order for Drawing Bench

13 September 2021 - Acciai Trafilati Rettificati (ATR) has tapped the equipment supplier for a new pinion/rack drawing bench for its facilities in Orsenigo, Italy, according to a press release from Danieli.

Tata Steel Netherlands CEO Pledges To Go Carbon Neutral

13 September 2021 - Hans van den Berg, Tata Steel Netherlands’ chief executive officer, promised on Saturday that the steel producer would make significant changes to reduce its carbon emissions.

ArcelorMittal to Undertake Mining Project in Liberia

13 September 2021 - The steelmaker signed a landmark agreement on Friday with the government of the Republic of Liberia for one of West Africa’s largest mining projects.

Vale’s New Green Briquette Lowers Emissions Up To 10%

10 September 2021 - Brazilian mining company Vale announced yesterday that it has developed a new iron ore briquette capable of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by up to 10%.

Liberty Steel Invests in New Pipe Coating Line

09 September 2021 - The company announced Wednesday that they are investing US$7.4 million in a coating line for pipes produced by its specialist unit in Galati, Romania.