Name of the Project
Fukuyama Works 3 sinter plant replacement.
Location
The project is located in the east of Hiroshima Prefecture, in Japan.
Client
JFE Steel Co.
Project Description
JFE is replacing the existing No 3 sinter plant at its Fukuyama operation.
The project includes the construction of a 4.8-million-tonne-a year sinter plant, the sinter cooler and the product handling system.
The plant will have a sintering area of 387 m2.
The new sinter plant will be equipped with the latest waste gas recirculation technology.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Value
Not stated.
Duration
The new plant is expected to be started up in the fourth quarter of 2019.
Latest Developments
Primetals Technologies has received an order to supply a new sinter plant for the Fukuyama production site. It will also be responsible for engineering and on-site supervision.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
Primetals Technologies (sinter plant, engineering and on-site supervision).
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project information
JFE Steel Co public relations section investor relations and corporate communications department manager Hidetsugu Tawara, tel +813 3597 3842.