Nippon Steel has selected Tenova to supply a record-breaking Consteel Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) for its Yawata Area at Kyushu Works, in Japan.
Tenova will collaborate with GE Vernova, whose Direct Feed system will power the EAF.
Paolo Argenta, Tenova Executive Vice President, Upstream Business Unit, said: “We are thrilled to collaborate once again with one of the world’s leading steelmakers, Nippon Steel,
“This record-setting EAF is not only an engineering achievement, but it also embodies a shared commitment with GE Vernova to sustainability that defines the future of our industry.”
The new furnace will become the world’s most powerful EAF, with a heat size of 340t. This level of power will enable the use of high percentages of virgin iron units, which are essential for producing high-quality steel grades.
GE Vernova’s Direct Feed power system will provide the high-stability power needed for a project of this size.
Ed Torres, Business Leader, Power Conversion & Storage at GE Vernova, added: “We are proud to collaborate with Tenova and Nippon Steel on a project that represents the future of sustainable steel production,
“Our Direct Feed solution shows how advanced power technologies can support energy-intensive industries in operating more efficiently and reliably while accelerating their long-term decarbonisation goals.”
