Vallourec Brazil, a subsidiary of the French pipe manufacturer Vallourec, has announced plans to increase its pellet production capacity to over 1.2 million metric tons (mt) per year. The company is the only steelmaker in Brazil with its own pelletizing plant, located in the state of Minas Gerais.
This expanded production capacity is designed to fuel Vallourec Brazil's own blast furnace and supply the broader steel market with high-quality pellets. Additionally, the plant is unique worldwide in using biomass charcoal as its primary fuel, which significantly reduces carbon emissions compared to traditional methods.
With this initiative, Vallourec Brazil is poised to meet the growing demand for pellets in the steel industry, while maintaining its commitment to sustainability through the use of low-carbon technology.
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