Metinvest Group’s Ilyich Iron and Steel Works of Mariupol has begun the next stage of the reconstruction of its sinter plant. This is a unique project in terms of scale and environmental impact in the history of independent Ukraine. Metinvest is planning to invest USD 220M into the project, which is expected to cut dust emissions by 11 times. Italy’s Termokimik Corporation, a producer of environmental equipment for industrial companies, will provide technology for the upgrade and has already delivered three sets of new-generation hurriclone cyclones to replace the outdated gas treatment facilities.
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The upgrade of the sinter plant began with the overhaul of sintering machine #1 on 25 May. The company will complete the reconstruction and install dust and gas treatment facilities at that sintering machine in one month. That project will cost more than EUR 26M. The upgrade of environmental systems will not affect sinter provision to Ilyich Iron & Steel Works of Mariupol and Azovstal plants since the company will install filters when production equipment is shutdown or repaired. Currently, Metinvest is dismantling outdated equipment and assembling new parts for its gas treatment facilities, and preparing the building for the installation of high-efficiency filters.
