Upgrades which will transform Minmetals’ Yingkou Steelmaking Plant, into a more competitive and sustainable operation are now underway.

CISDI has been appointed the EPC contractor for upgrades to the basic oxygen furnace, slab caster and utilities.

The BOF will improve the quality of the liquid steel being produced, and will also become more environmentally friendly.

A state-of-the-art 450mm slab caster will be installed, which will greatly improving slab quality.

The upgrades will place Minmetals Yingkou in China’s top three plate rolling bases. 

Minmetals Yingkou Steel and CISDI, who are working on upgrades at the steelmaking plant