Nippon Steel Corporation
Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
Nippon Steel Corporation's Hirohata Ironworks utilizes cut waste tires in its Scrap Melting Process, recycling steel cords and using carbon from rubber in pig iron production. They also thermally crack waste tires into gas for fuel, processing over 5,000 metric tons monthly., processing over 5,000 metric tons monthly and also thermally cracks waste tires into gas for fuel.
Company Overview
| Role | Plant Operator |
|---|---|
| Status | Operational |
| Founded | 1970 |
| Technology | Proprietary |
| Headquarters | Tokyo, Japan |
| Region | East Asia |
| Feedstock Types | End-of-Life Tires (ELT) |
| Products & Output | Steel/MetalPig IronFuel Oil |
Plant Locations (1)
| City | Country | Commissioned | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Himeji (Hirohata Ironworks) | Japan | 1999 | Operational |
Links & Sources
| Website | Visit Website |
|---|---|
| Data Sources |
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