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Akita Noshiro, Japan’s first large offshore wind farm project, built on steel from Dillinger
31/01/2023
The Akita Noshiro offshore wind farm project, which recently began commercial operation, is the first large-scale offshore project ever built in Japan. Dillinger supplied approximately 26,300 tons of heavy plate for the monopile foundation structures, in thicknesses ranging from 50 to 100 mm.
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SSAB: Record full-year earnings
31/01/2023
SSAB’s adjusted operating result for the full-year 2022 was SEK 29.3 (18.8) billion, the highest in the company’s history. For the fourth quarter, the adjusted operating result was SEK 3.8 (7.0) billion. The net cash flow was strong, SEK 6.7 billion for the quarter, supported by release of working capital.
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Swiss Steel Group supplements its Green Steel white paper
25/01/2023
With its “Green Steel” white paper, the Swiss Steel Group has already made public an offensive for ecologically produced, low-CO2 steel. Now the company is expanding this paper, which provides customers and interested parties with clear information on all measures.
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thyssenkrupp Uhde selected by ADNOC for exploration of commercial-scale ammonia cracking plant
24/01/2023
thyssenkrupp Uhde and ADNOC have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore a long-term partnership to create new markets for hydrogen and promote global clean energy value chains.
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Hertwich to supply fully automatic sawing line for aluminum billets to Century Aluminium
24/01/2023
American producer Century Aluminum has placed an order with Hertwich Engineering GmbH, Austria, a subsidiary of SMS group, for a fully automatic sawing line for aluminum billets. The line, which also includes systems for stacking and packing the billets, is intended for Century’s site in Sebree, Kentucky, where another Hertwich saw has been in use since the year 2000.
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SSAB highlights the pre-requisites for green transition at EU Summit in Kiruna
16/01/2023
Today, SSAB participates in a high-level panel discussion held in connection with the European Commission and Swedish government’s visit to Kiruna, Sweden. In his message, SSAB´s CEO Martin Lindqvist highlighted that the green transition is not a burden, but a business opportunity.
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Offshore production of fresh water from ocean water
11/01/2023
The Norwegian company Ocean Oasis is testing the Gaia prototype: a offshore floating desalination plant. It is powered by wave energy to carry out a desalination process of ocean water and pump potable water to coastal users.
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Third MEROS off-gas cleaning plant started up at Acciaierie d’Italia’s steel plant in Italy
11/01/2023
Recently, the third MEROS plant implemented at Acciaierie d’Italia’s sinter plants in Taranto, Italy was started up by Primetals Technologies. The steel producer has ordered a total of seven MEROS plants, four at the sinter plants and three at power plant No. 2. Construction work for the remaining four plants began in September of 2022.
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Seco/Warwick is asked for furnace upgrades by Philadelphia Mint
19/12/2022
National Mints are institutions of high trust and high expectations not only of the product (furnaces) only but also of a complete service. That’s why the Philadelphia Mint asked for furnace upgrades from Seco/Warwick, the partner with proven experience and cooperation with national mints.
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ElvalHalcor operates largest Airwash™ system from SMS
19/12/2022
Greek aluminum manufacturer ElvalHalcor S.A. has equipped its cold rolling production plant in Oinofyta, close to the Greek capital of Athens, with an Airwash™ system for exhaust air cleaning from SMS group. In autumn 2022, Elval granted SMS group the final acceptance certificate, marking the successful completion of the project.