In early June, a significant milestone was reached in the project’s progress: The first section of the EAF unit’s exhaust ducts was successfully installed. The installation of these complex components represents a key step in the overall implementation, as the exhaust ducts are crucial for the safe and efficient operation of the unit. The second phase of the installation is already planned and is scheduled to take place in early July.

The experts at the voestalpine site in Donawitz offered an in-depth interactive tour during the “Langer Tag der Energie”. The guided tours were fully booked, and the behind-the-scenes tour provided insights into current and future energy supply.

New voestalpine Stahl Donawitz GmbH drone footage offers a fresh perspective on the construction site of the electric arc furnace (EAF) and visually documents the progress being made in the transformation process.

The snow has melted, and temperatures are rising. We took this opportunity to capture some springtime scenes at our EAF construction site. Richard Kern, Risk and Claims Manager, provides an update on current progress. The focus is on the “Elephant House,” along with the “Doghouses.” These two terms aren’t self-explanatory.

Danieli & C. Officine Meccaniche S.p.A., headquartered in Buttrio near Udine, is one of the world’s leading suppliers of plant engineering solutions for the metallurgical industry. As part of the transformation, over 10,000 tons of plant equipment from Danieli are being installed in Donawitz—a significant milestone for the project. Subsequently, Martin Hadler, Andreas Bobolik, and Michael Fasching from the Plant Projects/Plant Expansion department report on the current status of the work and provide exciting insights into the successful collaboration with Danieli.

The fourth of a total of eight concrete construction packages was completed this summer. At the same time, as far as the steel construction goes, you can already see from a distance that an impressive soundproof wall has now been erected in front of the halls under construction—there’s a lot going on at the Donawitz plant site!

The progress at our greentec steel construction site is clearly visible, and the electric arc furnace is taking shape. In the following, our greentec steel masterminds, Jan Abl and Fred Wolbart, reflect on key moments and share with us what they’ll be focusing on in the coming months.