POSCO commissions new coking complex at Pohang plant

Thursday, 18 July 2024 11:53:43 (GMT+3)   |   Istanbul

German plantmaker SMS Group has announced the inauguration of South Korean steelmaker POSCO’s coking complex No. 6 at the latter’s Pohang steel plant, following the construction and ignition of coke oven batteries A and B.

Accordingly, the new complex encompasses the abovementioned coke batteries and coke oven gas treatment equipment. These batteries, which were supplied by Paul Wurth, a subsidiary of SMS Group, are designed to produce 1.5 million mt of coke per year.

Also, equipped with Paul Wurth’s SOPRECO® and a low-emission combustion system in line with POSCO’s intention to significantly reduce emissions in its coking production, the complex will allow the steelmaker to meet the highest standards in terms of coke productivity and quality, emission control, low energy consumption, user-friendliness, and plant safety.

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