On 25 Nov’19, Dung Quat Blast Furnace #2 was successfully blown-in by Hoa Phat Steel, Vietnam. This is the second of four greenfield Danieli Corus Blast Furnaces that are being built under a single contract signed in summer of 2017. Blast Furnace #1 was blown-in on 29 Jun’19 – within 24 months after contract signature.
Each of the four furnaces will have a 1,080-m³ working volume, and each is designed for an annual production of 1 MnT. The first two furnaces are in operation and blast furnace #3 and #4 are clearly distinguishable in the Dung Quat skyline. These furnaces will be commissioned within CY20.
After completion, the plant will add 4 MnT to Hoa Phat’s annual steelmaking capacity.
This quick scale-up with Vietnam’s leading steel producer demonstrates the competitiveness of Danieli Corus blast furnace technology in mature as well as emerging steel industries.
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