SMM survey: hot metal production increases significantly, driven by blast furnaces restarts

【SMM Steel】Tata Power Renewable Energy (TPREL) has commissioned a 198 MW wind project in Tamil Nadu for Tata Steel. The project, featuring 55 wind turbines, will supply 31 million units of clean power annually, cutting carbon emissions by over 26,000 tons. TPREL used an in-house EPC model, completing foundation work in 126 days and full turbine installation in 167 days despite difficult terrain. This addition brings TPREL's total renewable capacity to 11.6 GW, advancing Tata Power's goal of 100% clean energy by 2045.

【SMM Steel】South Africa's ITAC decided on Jan 30, 2026, not to impose provisional safeguard duties on imports of corrosion-resistant steel coils while its investigation continues. The probe began in July 2025 after a request from ArcelorMittal South Africa. The ITAC noted a sharp import surge caused injury via price suppression, but stable output, employment, and sales meant no "critical circumstances" warranting immediate duties. The affected products are certain zinc or aluminum-zinc coated steel coils used in construction and automotive.

【SMM Steel】Jingye Huaxi Special Steel has successfully developed Q355ND medium-heavy plate, with thicknesses from 12-50 mm and widths of 2000-2500 mm. It meets GB/T1591-2018 standards, with some properties exceeding international counterparts. Through microalloying and optimized rolling, the plate achieves a strong balance of strength and toughness. It offers excellent impact resistance from -40°C to 500°C, good weldability, and formability, suitable for construction, bridges, offshore platforms, and rail.