[SMM Iron & Steel] Nippon Steel Plans EAF Investment in Slovakia

Published: Jun 23, 2026 15:43

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Nippon Steel has submitted plans to Slovak authorities to build an electric arc furnace at its Košice steelworks, with annual capacity estimated at 1.5–2.1 million tonnes. The project would replace part of the site’s coal-based production with lower-emission technology, while total steelmaking capacity is expected to remain at 4.5 million tonnes per year. Construction may start in 2027, with operations targeted for 2030.

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