The Ukrainian steel producer Donetskstal has announced that, within the framework of the first phase of the reconstruction of its steel smelting facility, the plant will decommission its open hearth furnace (OHF) No. 4 on September 17. In addition, in November of the current year, the mill is planning to put its OHF No. 3 out of operation.
At the emptied premises, Donetskstal will construct a new 150-mt EAF of Siemens-VAI production. The construction of the new EAF is expected to be completed by the end of 2010.
In addition, under the scope of the first phase of the reconstruction of its steel smelting facility, Donetskstal plans to commission a new oxygen converting unit, manufactured by Kriogenmash, carry out modernization works at its longs producing workshop and build a new scrap processing yard. The estimated amount of investment allocated for the first phase of reconstruction is UAH 4 billion ($829.7 million).