Review of global steel production and production capacities conducted by MEPs
ArcelorMittal's investments in decarburization, the closure of the Cleveland-Cliffs plant and plans for stainless steel smelting in Turkey are all reflected in the May review of global steel production and production facilities by MEPS International.
Europe
[b]ArcelorMittal[/b]
ArcelorMittal has announced that it will resume its decarbonization plans in France after the summer, confirming a 1.2 billion euro investment in the construction of a Dunkirk power plant.
The newly announced investment increases the steel company's total investment in France to 2 billion euros, following the recently announced investments in Dunkirk (254 million euros) and Fos-sur-Mer (53 million euros), respectively.
Meanwhile, a new workshop for the production of electrical steel is under construction in Mardik (investments in the amount of 500 million euros). The completion of this project should be completed by the end of this year.
ArcelorMittal delayed the investment due to what it called "the worst European steel industry crisis since the financial crisis in 2009".
(2:0 however)The European Commission for Steel and Metals action plan, announced in March 2025, is optimistic about the implementation of effective trade protection and carbon border adaptation mechanisms (CBAM), the steelmaker said.She requested that the European Commission limit imports to 15% of market demand.
in Salzgitter Flachstahl
The Salzgitter Flachstahl revealed plans to install a new furnace with walking beams and an exhaust gas heat recovery system at its hot rolling mill in Salzgitter, Germany.
The project, which is scheduled to be completed in 2028, is part of the company's efforts to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions.
Supplied by Italimpianti shade furnaces, the new furnace with walking beams is expected to reduce slab heating energy consumption by up to 30%.
Saritas Celik
Saritas Celik confirmed he is moving forward with the construction of a new stainless steel production facility in Yalova, Turkey, with full completion scheduled for 2030.
The project, launched with the acquisition of land in 2024, will be implemented in four stages.
The initial stages, including a cold rolling mill with 400,000 tons per year, will be commissioned by 2027.
The hot rolling line is scheduled for 2028, increasing the total capacity to 800,000 tons per year.
Melt shop, which allows fully integrated production from raw materials to finished product, will be followed by 2030.
North America
[b]Cleveland Cliffs[/b]
Cleveland Cliffs has announced plans for indefinite downtime of several non-core steel plants until June 30, 2025, citing weak demand and ongoing losses.
Affected services include the Arc Steelmaking Furnace Steelmaking Workshop in Steelton, Pennsylvania, in