ArcelorMittal has invested PLN 100 million in environmental projects at the plant in Dąbrowa Górnicza

Modernization of dust removal and slag granulation units will reduce emissions and improve production safety

Global steel company ArcelorMittal continues to implement its sustainable development program, investing PLN 100 million in a series of environmental and technical upgrades at its plant in Dąbrowa Górnicza, Poland. The projects are aimed at reducing dust emissions, improving energy efficiency and production safety, according to a press release.

One of the key elements of the investment was the modernization of the dust removal system of two coke car dumpers, which cost PLN 35 million. New bag filters have reduced dust emissions tenfold to below 10 mg/m³. Upgraded motors and fans, as well as the installation of frequency converters, have reduced electricity consumption.

Another project involved the repair of slag granulation systems near blast furnace No. 3, costing PLN 30 million. The work included strengthening structures, replacing granulation chambers and tanks, and applying anti-corrosion coatings. As a result, process safety and equipment durability will be improved. According to the company, the processed slag will be used in road construction as an environmentally friendly material that complies with the principles of a closed cycle.

In addition, ArcelorMittal is investing PLN 30 million in the modernization of the dust extraction system at the argon station of the steelmaking shop. New extraction systems and filters will reduce dust levels to below 10 mg/m3, while increasing the energy efficiency of production.

According to Wojciech Kosuta, CEO of ArcelorMittal Poland, these investments are part of the group’s large-scale program in Poland worth over PLN 500 million, which includes the modernization of the Zdzieszowice CHP plant, the construction of a solar power plant in Świętochłowice, and the launch of a new galvanizing line in Krakow.

“These projects demonstrate our commitment to environmental transformation and the development of the Polish economy. We want to produce steel in Poland in a modern, safe, and responsible manner,” Kosuta emphasized.

As a reminder, ArcelorMittal Poland recently announced the construction of a solar power plant on the territory of its division in Świętochłowice, which previously operated as Huta Florian. It will be the first photovoltaic farm in the company’s history, providing electricity to local production facilities.