SMS Siemag, Germany, has been awarded an order for the supply of plants for the second construction stage of the new integrated steel making and processing complex of Siderúrgica Nacional (SN) in Venezuela. The scope of supply comprises a ladle degassing plant and a Twin-stand Steckel mill for the production of hot strip. The first stage of the works complex, which is currently under construction, comprises an electric steelmaking plant, a continuous caster and a heavy-plate mill. In the final construction stage, this works – located in Ciudad Piar in the federal state of Bolivar, Venezuela – will have an annual capacity of 1.55 million tons. It will produce heavy plate and hot strip for the supply of the local industry.
The new 200-ton VD X-eed plant (Vacuum Degassing), to be supplied by SMS Mevac, Germany, will complete the X-Melt® electric steelmaking plant and allow the production of high-quality tube steel and ULC grades with low carbon content. SMS Siemag is also supplying the complete electrical and automation package for the plants of the second construction stage. The X-Pact®automation solutions include the process automation (level 1) and the technological process models (level 2). The scope of supply for SMS Siemag further includes the complete technological equipment, commissioning and comprehensive training for the customer’s personnel.
