Volkswagen and Thyssenkrupp sign agreement for CO₂-reduced steel supply

Wolfsburg - Thyssenkrupp's direct reduction plant, set to be operational in 2027, will use hydrogen and renewable energy to significantly cut CO₂ emissions.

22 Oct 2024

Eirich delivers advanced foundry technology for Atik Metal in Turkey

Hardheim - The installation of an advanced sand preparation facility featuring vacuum mixing technology and an innovative control system was completed successfully.

22 Oct 2024

Thyssenkrupp sells Indian electrical steel business to Indian-Japanese consortium

Essen - The transaction, valued at approximately €440 million, to a consortium consisting of JSW Steel Limited and JFE Steel Corporation is expected to close in the coming months.

21 Oct 2024

Salzgitter Flachstahl has appointed Dr. Heike Denecke-Arnold as new CEO

Salzgitter - Dr. Denecke-Arnold will succeed Ulrich Grethe, who will retire on December 31, 2024, after a long tenure with the company.

21 Oct 2024

UK Steel Industry faces green transformation with government support

London - Government's new Steel Strategy is meant to offer hope for revitalising the industry, focusing on long-term investments and the green transition.

16 Oct 2024

GMH and ENGIE sign power purchase agreement for renewable energy supply

Cologne - The facility’s shift from natural gas to electricity in heat treatment is expected to save over 10,000 tons of CO2 emissions in the next decade.

16 Oct 2024

World Steel Association: New leadership and new members

Brussels - Thachat Viswanath Narendran, CEO & Managing Director, Tata Steel, will be the chairman for the 2024/2025 term.

15 Oct 2024

Employee and works commissions at Stahl Gerlafingen launch petition

Gerlafingen - The petition emphasizes the importance of preserving domestic steel production in Switzerland to maintain a circular economy.

15 Oct 2024

Dillinger and Rogesa partner with Primetals for decarbonization project

London - The project includes the construction of a direct reduction iron (DRI) plant in partnership with Midrex Technologies, and an electric arc furnace (EAF) ultimate plant, with a combined annual capacity of 2 million tons of steel.

14 Oct 2024

Global steel demand outlook for 2024 and 2025: Challenges and recovery prospects

Brussels - Worldsteel has released its updated Short Range Outlook (SRO) for 2024 and 2025, projecting a modest recovery in 2025, with demand anticipated to increase by 1.2%, reaching 1,772 Mt.

14 Oct 2024

SMS Group and Saarstahl collaborate on carbon-neutral steelmaking project

Düsseldorf - Partnership aimed at accelerating carbon-neutral steel production with the construction of a cutting-edge electric steelmaking plant in Völklingen, Germany.

14 Oct 2024

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