[ Outokumpu Starts Up Biocoke Plant in Finland to Cut Steelmaking Emissions ]

Published: Aug 17, 2026 11:27

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Finnish stainless steel producer Outokumpu inaugurated a new €30 million biocoke agglomeration plant at its integrated Tornio production site. The facility processes biochar into biocoke to replace fossil fuels used in ferrochrome smelting. Operating at full capacity, the new plant is expected to reduce the company's direct CO₂ emissions by up to 82,000 metric tons per year.

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