Primetals receives order for Arvedi ESP line from Zhoungshou Special Steel

Primetals Technologies entities in Austria, China, and Germany will supply the complete mechanical scope as well as the process-related electrics and automation solution. The plant is scheduled to be in full operation at the end of 2025.

According to Primetals, the Arvedi ESP endless strip production technology is the most energy-efficient process for producing endless hot rolled coil (eHRC) of high quality. Zhongshou selected Arvedi ESP for its transition from the conventional route, consisting of an LD converter (BOF) and a hot-strip mill, into a production line based on an electric arc furnace (EAF) and Arvedi ESP.

“We have a clear target of holding a position as front runners in green steel production both on the domestic and international markets, while also being able to compete on markets protected by carbon border adjustment (CBAM) restrictions. The Arvedi ESP technology and its record-breaking low carbon footprint will be playing a key role for us in achieving this target,” said Zhongshou chairman Zheng Ting Wen.

“Currently, steel producers across the globe prepare to decarbonize their production routes. Zhongshou takes a decisive step on this endeavour with the investment in the world’s twelfth ESP plant, allowing the company to reach zero CO₂ emissions at the casting-rolling stage during operation. We look forward to collaborating closely with Zhongshou in the transition to green steel production,” added Andreas Viehböck, head of upstream technologies at Primetals Technologies.

Zhongshou’s ESP plant will be the ninth of its kind in China, and will consist of a long casting machine, four high-reduction mill stands, and five finishing mill stands.