[SMM Iron & Steel] Marcegaglia Invests €1 Billion in New Low-Carbon Steel Mill in France

Published: Apr 16, 2026 12:01

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The Italian steel group Marcegaglia signed an agreement on April 15, 2026, with technology partner Danieli to construct a new steel mill in Fos-sur-Mer, France. Known as the "Mistral" project, the total investment is estimated at €1 billion, with the plant expected to produce over 2 million tons of steel annually via Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) technology and up to 3 million tons of hot-rolled coil (HRC). Utilizing scrap metal and low-carbon Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) powered by nuclear and renewable energy, the facility aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 80% compared to traditional blast furnace routes.

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