JFE Steel Commences BF No 6 at Chiba Plant After Revamp Works

SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): Japanese steelmaker JFE Steel Corporation has announced that it has finished the revamping of the blast furnace No. 6 at its East Japan Works (Chiba) and restarted the furnace on January 13.

The revamping process of the furnace began last September with a cost of about JPY 43 billion ($334.89 million). The revamping process of the furnace began last September with a cost of about JPY 43 billion ($334.89 million).

The revamping has helped to stabilize furnace operations. In addition, adjacent equipment has been updated to extend the life of the furnace body.

Courtesy: www.steelorbis.com