Nippon Steel unit U. S. Steel Košice commits EUR 0.9 billion to electric arc furnace in decarbonization push

By Public Technologies
  • Nippon Steel’s Slovak unit U. S. Steel Košice set a EUR 0.9 billion decarbonization investment for a new electric arc furnace.
  • Project includes a new air separation unit to support operations, lift energy efficiency, cut CO₂ emissions.
  • Grant agreement signed Sept. 15, 2026 enables up to EUR 350 million from the EU Modernization Fund via Slovakia.
  • Electric arc furnace capacity targeted at 1.6 million metric tons a year; start-up expected in 2030.
  • Air separation unit expected to begin operations in 2029; plant planned to run alongside existing blast furnaces.


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