Production

Production

Steel producers are investing heavily in producing green steel using electricity from fossil-free sources and green hydrogen instead of carbon intensive coal. To bring emissions down state-of-the-art technologies are developed throughout the global steel industries. In this section you can read news articles on the production of green steel.

Jindal Steel orders second hydrogen-ready DRI plant in Oman

Jindal Steel Duqm, a subsidiary of Jindal Steel Group, ordered a second hydrogen-ready direct reduction plant for the production of hot-briquetted iron (HBI).

Algoma Steel begins production at EAF facility

Algoma Steel has achieved first steel production at Unit One of its electric arc furnace (EAF) facility in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.

Danieli Zerobucket EAF receives final acceptance at Zhejiang Yuxin

The Danieli Zerobucket EAF in operation at Zhejiang Yuxin, China receives final acceptance.

thyssenkrupp Steel modernizes production at Duisburg location

After around two years of construction and assembly work, thyssenkrupp Steel Europe has implemented major strategic investments at the Duisburg location.

Tenova supplies energy-efficient furnace to Salzgitter AG

Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH has awarded Tenova a significant contract for the supply of a state-of-the-art walking beam furnace for slabs at the Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH site.

SSAB and Volvo Cars collaborate on decarbonized steel production

SSAB has signed an agreement to purchase high-quality automotive steel scrap from Volvo Cars' Olofström production plant in Sweden to be recycled and used at SSAB's mill in Oxelösund to produce decarbonized steel.

ArcelorMittal confirms intention to invest in Dunkirk EAF

ArcelorMittal confirms its intention to invest in the first electric arc furnace (EAF) in Dunkirk. This EAF will require an investment of approximately EUR 1.2 billion.

SSAB replaces blast furnaces with EAF in Oxelösund

SSAB replaces the blast furnaces in Oxelösund, Sweden with an electric arc furnace and associated raw material handling. The aim is for the new production system to be up and running towards the end of 2026.

Alleima refines stainless steel bars for sustainable energy sectors

Alleima launches an updated version of its Alleima® HighN50 bars to meet industry demands for materials that perform reliably under harsh conditions.

Alleima to support Preem in green transition of the aviation industry

Alleima will supply Preem with heat exchanger tubes to be used in the conversion of the Lysekil refinery from fossil to renewable fuels.