Outokumpu inaugurates biocoke agglomeration plant to reduce ferrochrome CO2 emissions

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Summary

Outokumpu has inaugurated a €30 million biocoke agglomeration plant in Tornio, Finland, enabling biomass-based biocoke to replace fossil coke in ferrochrome production. The move is aimed at cutting the company’s direct CO2 emissions and advancing low‑carbon stainless steel.

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Outokumpu Oyj (Helsinki, Finland) is inaugurating a new agglomeration plant for biocoke in Tornio, Finland. The plant enables the replacement of fossil coke with biomass-based biocoke in ferrochrome production. The approximately €30 million investment marks a significant step forward in the company’s efforts to reduce its direct carbon dioxide emissions and develop low-carbon stainless steel […]

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Outokumpu inaugurates biocoke agglomeration plant to reduce ferrochrome CO2 emissions

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