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Salzgitter places order with Primetals Technologies as par t of green steel transformation programme

enable low CO 2 steel production,” said Aashish Gupta, executive vice-president at Primetals Technologies. EAF Ultimate is part of Primetals Technologies new generation of electric steelmaking equipment. It is characterised by short tap-to-tap times, fully automated operation and advanced control systems. The Salzgitter EAF features dust removal systems, a heat recovery system, a water management system, electrical compensation for grid stabilisation and material handling for alloying materials and additives.

Primetals Technologies marks the first step in this process. Ulrich Grethe, head of steel production at Salzgitter, said: “Our ambition is to remain a leader in the decarbonisation of the steel industry and to set up the Salzgitter site for the future. With Primetals, we have a strong partner on our side – true to our strategy of moving toward a sustainable industry.” Several factors played a role when Salzgitter choose Primetals Technologies as supplier. A sound reference base with several recent successful EAF projects, low consumption figures of the technologies involved, and competence in project management were three main factors. The scope of supply includes engineering, supply and construction. “With our Green Steel technology, we

GERMAN steel producer Salzgitter has signed a contract with Primetals Technologies for an EAF Ultimate. With a tapping weight of 220 tons, the furnace will have an annual capacity of 1.9 million tons of steel. It will be implemented at the steel plant in Salzgitter, Germany. Startup is scheduled for the end of 2025. Salzgitter is investing in this transformation programme in the steel sector. The Salzgitter Low CO 2 Steelmaking (SALCOS) project aims to convert the existing integrated steel plant to green steel production in three stages by 2033. As part of the transformation, two direct reduction plants and three electric furnaces will be built, which will then successively replace the existing blast furnaces and converters. This order for one EAF with & Pipe Technology Advertisement orizontal (125mm high x 180mm wide)

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