Author: Manya Dewangan
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Japan: JFE Steel commissions new electric furnace to boost stainless steel production
JFE Steel has commissioned a new electric furnace at its East Japan Works (Chiba), strengthening stainless steel production and advancing decarbonisation efforts. The JPY15 billion investment increases scrap melting capacity to 300,000 t per year, nearly six times previous levels. By shifting from BF inputs to scrap, it aims to cut CO₂ emissions by around…