Short process steelmaking
【EAF Steel】Analysis of the Reasons Behind the Continued Low Capacity Utilization Rate
Graphite electrodes are key materials for EAF steelmaking, mainly used for arc heating. With excellent conductivity and high-temperature resistance, they are crucial for improving EAF production efficiency and quality. 【EAF Steel】Analysis of the Reasons Behind the Continued Low Capacity Utilization Rate of Independent EAF Enterprises As of this week, the capacity utilization ra... ...
【Graphite Electrode】Market Transactions Remain Stable, Rigid Demand Supports the Market
【Graphite Electrode】Market Transactions Remain Stable, Rigid Demand Supports the Market Currently, the ultra-high power graphite electrode market is showing signs of price correction. The ex-factory tax-included price for mainstream specifications (length 1800–2100mm, diameter 450mm) remains in the range of RMB 15,200–15,500/ton.Raw Material Market: The price of petroleum coke ... ...
【Steel Sector Reform】Accelerating Adoption of EAF Short-Process Routes Across Provinces
With the growth of electric arc furnace steelmaking and the new energy industry, the needle coke market has broad prospects, especially driven by the demand for high-power graphite electrodes.【Steel Sector Reform】Accelerating Adoption of EAF Short-Process Routes Across ProvincesIn January 2025, the Carbon Peak Implementation Plan of Linfen City proposed improving scrap steel re... ...
【EAF Steel】Awaiting the Exit of Small Blast Furnace Capacity
With the growth of electric arc furnace steelmaking and the new energy industry, the needle coke market has broad prospects, especially driven by the demand for high-power graphite electrodes.【EAF Steel】Awaiting the Exit of Small Blast Furnace CapacityThis week, China's construction steel market continued its downward trend. In the first half of the week, transactions remai... ...
【EAF Steel】Steel Exports Under Pressure, Domestic Sentiment Weakens
With the growth of electric arc furnace steelmaking and the new energy industry, the needle coke market has broad prospects, especially driven by the demand for high-power graphite electrodes.【EAF Steel】Steel Exports Under Pressure, Domestic Sentiment WeakenThis week, China's steel market showed a fluctuating and weak performance. Downstream demand remained generally modera... ...
【GE】Price Increase and Recovery in EAF Utilization! Future Demand Expected to Continue Growing
【Graphite Electrodes】Price Increase and Recovery in EAF Utilization! Future Demand Expected to Continue Growing During the week of February 16 to 22, the market price for ultra-high power (UHP) graphite electrodes in China remained stable. However, prices for high power (HP) and regular power (RP) graphite electrodes increased by 500 RMB per ton. The mainstream price for 400mm ... ...
【Steel Industry】Faces Challenges: Emphasizing Quality Over Competition
【Steel Industry】Faces Challenges: Emphasizing Quality Over Competition Preventing involution and strengthening self-discipline, the industry discusses the path to high-quality development of the steel industry.2024 is a key year for deep adjustments in the steel industry, with a series of new situations, changes, and challenges continuously emerging. On the 20th, the seventh m... ...
【EAF Steel】Several EAF Steel Mills Shutdown for Maintenance
【EAF Steel】Several EAF Steel Mills Shutdown for Maintenance According to recent reports, the production status of 87 independent electric arc furnace (EAF) steel mills (With the continuous advancement of electric arc furnace smelting technology, the demand for high-performance graphite electrodes will further increase. 76 of which produce construction steel) this week is as fol... ...
【Petroleum Coke】Prices Drive Small-Spec Graphite Electrode Price Hikes
【Petroleum Coke】Prices Drive Small-Spec Graphite Electrode Price Hikes First, let's look at the market situation for small-spec ultra-high power graphite electrodes:The main raw material for small-spec graphite electrodes is petroleum coke. Recently, the market price of petroleum coke has continued to rise, putting significant pressure on the production costs of small-spec ... ...
【EAF Steel】Analysis of the Reasons Behind the Continued Low Capacity Utilization Rate
Graphite electrodes are key materials for EAF steelmaking, mainly used for arc heating. With excellent conductivity and high-temperature resistance, they are crucial for improving EAF production efficiency and quality. 【EAF Steel】Analysis of the Reasons Behind the Continued Low Capacity Utilization Rate of Independent EAF Enterprises As of this week, the capacity utilization ra... ...
【Graphite Electrode】Market Transactions Remain Stable, Rigid Demand Supports the Market
【Graphite Electrode】Market Transactions Remain Stable, Rigid Demand Supports the Market Currently, the ultra-high power graphite electrode market is showing signs of price correction. The ex-factory tax-included price for mainstream specifications (length 1800–2100mm, diameter 450mm) remains in the range of RMB 15,200–15,500/ton.Raw Material Market: The price of petroleum coke ... ...
【Steel Sector Reform】Accelerating Adoption of EAF Short-Process Routes Across Provinces
With the growth of electric arc furnace steelmaking and the new energy industry, the needle coke market has broad prospects, especially driven by the demand for high-power graphite electrodes.【Steel Sector Reform】Accelerating Adoption of EAF Short-Process Routes Across ProvincesIn January 2025, the Carbon Peak Implementation Plan of Linfen City proposed improving scrap steel re... ...
【EAF Steel】Awaiting the Exit of Small Blast Furnace Capacity
With the growth of electric arc furnace steelmaking and the new energy industry, the needle coke market has broad prospects, especially driven by the demand for high-power graphite electrodes.【EAF Steel】Awaiting the Exit of Small Blast Furnace CapacityThis week, China's construction steel market continued its downward trend. In the first half of the week, transactions remai... ...
【EAF Steel】Steel Exports Under Pressure, Domestic Sentiment Weakens
With the growth of electric arc furnace steelmaking and the new energy industry, the needle coke market has broad prospects, especially driven by the demand for high-power graphite electrodes.【EAF Steel】Steel Exports Under Pressure, Domestic Sentiment WeakenThis week, China's steel market showed a fluctuating and weak performance. Downstream demand remained generally modera... ...
【GE】Price Increase and Recovery in EAF Utilization! Future Demand Expected to Continue Growing
【Graphite Electrodes】Price Increase and Recovery in EAF Utilization! Future Demand Expected to Continue Growing During the week of February 16 to 22, the market price for ultra-high power (UHP) graphite electrodes in China remained stable. However, prices for high power (HP) and regular power (RP) graphite electrodes increased by 500 RMB per ton. The mainstream price for 400mm ... ...
【Steel Industry】Faces Challenges: Emphasizing Quality Over Competition
【Steel Industry】Faces Challenges: Emphasizing Quality Over Competition Preventing involution and strengthening self-discipline, the industry discusses the path to high-quality development of the steel industry.2024 is a key year for deep adjustments in the steel industry, with a series of new situations, changes, and challenges continuously emerging. On the 20th, the seventh m... ...
【EAF Steel】Several EAF Steel Mills Shutdown for Maintenance
【EAF Steel】Several EAF Steel Mills Shutdown for Maintenance According to recent reports, the production status of 87 independent electric arc furnace (EAF) steel mills (With the continuous advancement of electric arc furnace smelting technology, the demand for high-performance graphite electrodes will further increase. 76 of which produce construction steel) this week is as fol... ...
【Petroleum Coke】Prices Drive Small-Spec Graphite Electrode Price Hikes
【Petroleum Coke】Prices Drive Small-Spec Graphite Electrode Price Hikes First, let's look at the market situation for small-spec ultra-high power graphite electrodes:The main raw material for small-spec graphite electrodes is petroleum coke. Recently, the market price of petroleum coke has continued to rise, putting significant pressure on the production costs of small-spec ... ...
