【SMM Steel】Hyundai Steel starts low-carbon steel supply for auto, energy

Published: Feb 13, 2026 11:16

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【SMM Steel】Hyundai Steel began mass-producing low-carbon steel sheets via a hybrid BF-EAF process, cutting CO₂ by ~20% vs conventional BF products. R&D started in 2023 at Dangjin; 25 steel grades certified. Initial supply targets Hyundai, Kia models in Korea and Europe. It's also developing low-carbon heavy plate for offshore wind, eyeing global energy and infrastructure markets.

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