Novocherkassk, December 25, 2019. The advanced four-chamber direct heating Castner graphitization furnace has been brought into operation in the electrode graphitization shop at EPM Novocherkassk Electrode Plant (EPM–NEP, part of the EPM Group). The construction of the furnace cost RUB 45 million. The new equipment was built in six months at the site, where the indirect heating Acheson furnace was …
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From January 1, 2020, Russia has adjusted the import duty on graphite electrodes from 0% to 8% (HS code 8545110089). Electrode size: Small diameter, less than 520 mm; HS code 8545110020 – 0%. Electrode size: Large diameter, more than 520 mm less than650 mm; Source: Graphite & Carbon News
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China Iron and Steel Association: China’s steel demand is expected to reach 890 million tons in 2020. It is estimated that the steel consumption in 2019 will be about 880 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 6%. Source: Graphite & Carbon News.
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Kaifeng Carbon‘s total industrial output value in 2019 reached 3.15 billion yuan, total sales of graphite electrodes 31,848 tons, operating income of 3.011 billion yuan. Source: Graphite & Carbon News
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In 2019, the total production of needle coke in China was about 445 thousand tons, coal-based – 250 thousand tons and oil-based – 195 thousand tons. 60% of coal-based needle coke was used for anode materials and 40% for graphite electrodes production. 33% of oil-based needle coke was used for anode materials and 67% for graphite electrodes production. Import: total import …
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Baowu Group’s 50,000 tonnes coal-based needle coke project in Wuhai has been steadily advancing since its official construction was announced on December 25, 2017. It is understood that the progress of the project has been completed by 70%, and it is expected to be put into production in May 2020. At that time, Baowu Group owns 40,000 tons of Fuma …
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Brief historical note Ryazan Metal Ceramics Instrumentation Plant JSC (RMCIP) was established in September, 19, 1963 for the output of the capital and special-purpose products. Currently, it is the only factory in Russia and CIS-countries, producing sealed magnetically operated contacts (reed switches). Production facilities of RMCIP are meant for the fabrication of 200 mln. pcs. reed switches per year. Reed …
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BlueScope entered a Corporate Power Purchase Agreement to invest in a 500,000-panel solar farm, committing to purchase 66% of the energy generated from the farm. This investment enables the company to contribute to the decarbonization of the electricity grid by reducing 300,000 tonnes of CO2 -e emissions each year. The initiative has had a significant contribution to the local economy, …
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Building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) are photovoltaic materials that are used to replace conventional building materials in parts of the building envelope such as the roof, skylights, or facades. They are increasingly being incorporated into the construction of new buildings as a principal or ancillary source of electrical power, although existing buildings may be retrofitted with similar technology. The advantage of integrated …
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A consignment of needle coke (a valuable raw material for the metallurgy, nuclear, chemicals and space industries) has been produced at the Gazprom Neft Omsk Refinery — this initial pilot batch having undergone prior testing before being despatched to a domestic client to form the blueprint for the first premium-quality electrodes in Russia to be produced from domestic raw materials. …
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