ArcelorMittal Ghent
Headquarters: Ghent, Belgium
ArcelorMittal Ghent operates the Torero biomass processing plant, converting 88,000 tons of wood waste annually into 37,500 tons of biochar for internal use in blast furnaces, reducing fossil coal consumption and carbon emissions. The plant also produces biogas, which is captured and converted into ethanol at their Steelanol demonstration plant.
Company Overview
| Role | Plant Operator |
|---|---|
| Status | Operational |
| Daily Capacity | ~241 TPD |
| Technology | Proprietary |
| Headquarters | Ghent, Belgium |
| Region | Europe |
| Feedstock Types | Wood Waste |
| Products & Output | BiocharBiogasBiofuels |
Plant Locations (1)
| City | Country | Commissioned | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghent | Belgium | 2023 | Operational |
Links & Sources
| Website | Visit Website |
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| LinkedIn Profile | |
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