ArcelorMittal Put New Ladle Furnace Into Operation

The process of steel reheating results in a nearly five-fold increase in recycled steel content in the final product.

SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): The ladle furnace of the ArcelorMittal Fos-sur-Mer facility in France was officially inaugurated. The development represents a significant turning point in the business's continuous effort to lower carbon dioxide emissions. It is anticipated that after production ramps up and the site is fully commissioned, carbon dioxide emissions would be reduced by at least 10%.

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The inauguration ceremony was attended among others by Mr Christophe Mirmand, Prefect of Provence Alpes Côte d'Azur Region, Ms Isabelle Campagnola-Savon, President of the Commission for Business and Mr René Raimondi, Mayor of Fos-sur-Mer.

The process of steel reheating results in a nearly five-fold increase in recycled steel content in the final product. By the following year, 10% less hot metal will be consumed thanks to the ladle furnace. Three electrodes are used to heal the liquid steel in two ladle stands that make up the plant.

The project was announced in 2021. The construction phase of the furnace had completed in Q1 this year. It has been undergoing test runs since the summer. The total investment is estimated at around €76 million. ArcelorMittal had received a grant amounting to €15 million from the country’s government.