Tangshan Advances Coal-to-Gas Switch for Steel Rolling Plants, Fanning Bullish Sentiment

Published: Aug 17, 2017 11:32
Tangshan government announced to advance completion date for coal-to-gas switch at local rolling mills, which source steel billets as raw material.

SHANGHAI, Aug. 17 (SMM) – Tangshan government announced to advance completion date for coal-to-gas switch at local rolling mills, which source steel billets as raw material. 

The date has been advanced to Sept. 1, and those which fails to complete the switch will be required to shut down for upgrading. 

China Ferrous Metals Gather Rising Strength on Positive Factors

The news, coupled with rising futures price, sent up spot steel price in Tangshan market, with bilet price offers at 3,820-3,830 yuan per tonne. Prices are expected to keep rising in the afternoon business. 

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