【SMM Steel】Nippon Steel plans EAF investment at Košice steelworks in Slovakia

Published: Jun 23, 2026 17:09

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【SMM Steel】Nippon Steel is planning to invest in an electric arc furnace (EAF) at its steelworks in Košice, Slovakia, as part of its strategy to reduce carbon emissions and promote greener steel production. The project is expected to cut reliance on traditional coal-intensive steelmaking routes with high CO2 emissions. The investment aligns with the broader transition of the European steel industry toward lower-emission technologies. The EAF adoption is also expected to improve energy efficiency at the Košice plant and strengthen its competitiveness amid increasingly stringent environmental regulations.

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