ArcelorMittal
Headquarters: Belgium
ArcelorMittal’s Torero biomass plant in Ghent, Belgium, commissioned in December 2023, converts 88,000 tons of waste wood annually into 37,500 tons of biochar. This biochar is used in blast furnaces to reduce fossil coal consumption and carbon emissions, with integration into their Steelanol facility for ethanol production from biogas.
Company Overview
| Role | Plant Operator |
|---|---|
| Status | Operational |
| Daily Capacity | 241 |
| Technology | Proprietary |
| Headquarters | 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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