Berlin - The German Bundestag has adopted the Hydrogen Acceleration Act introducing measures aimed at speeding up permitting procedures for hydrogen infrastructure projects in Germany.

Brussels - European Commission’s draft Industrial Accelerator Act could channel public support for low-carbon steel to producers outside the EU unless lawmakers add a binding “Made in Europe” requirement.

Brussels - World crude steel production for the 69 countries reporting to the World Steel Association totalled 147.3 million tonnes in January 2026.

Völklingen - The agreement significantly increases delivery and purchase volumes of prestressing steel wire.

Düsseldorf - At the core of the installation will be a Loesche vertical roller mill with a rated capacity of 260 tonnes per hour (OPC).

Helsinki - Vertimill mills are designed to reduce energy consumption and operating costs compared with conventional grinding solutions.

Brussels - Restoring electricity prices closer to pre-2021 levels, around €44 per megawatt-hour, is said to be essential if Europe wants to maintain and modernise its steel value chain.