DMZ presents environmental modernization plan with a focus on decarbonization

Dnipro Metallurgical Plant (DMZ), part of DCH Steel, has presented a comprehensive strategy for environmental modernization as part of the European Green Deal. The key areas are the construction of an electric steelmaking complex (EAF), the transition to renewable energy sources, and the complete decommissioning of coke production, according to a press release.

The projects include the modernization of rolling shop No. 2 (mill 550) and the construction of a solar power plant (SPP) at the site of the shutdown coke plant. The area of the future SPP will be about 40 hectares, and the expected generation volume will be 40 GWh per year with a capacity of 30 MW. The plant will be equipped with modern double-sided panels capable of converting both direct and reflected sunlight. Investments in the project are estimated at $15 million.

These initiatives are designed to ensure that DMZ’s products comply with EU environmental standards and the requirements of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), as well as to increase the company’s energy sustainability.

“On May 13, the coke and chemical site of the enterprise was completely shut down, on the basis of which it is planned to build renewable energy sources. In turn, the construction of the EAF is already at the design stage. Overall, we see these initiatives as an important step in the environmental transformation of our company. The development of green energy facilities and the transition to electric steelmaking is a contribution to the future of sustainable metallurgy and to increasing DMZ’s competitiveness in the face of modern challenges,” said Vitaly Bash, CEO of DMZ.

As a reminder, in 2024, DMZ reduced rolled steel production by 59.4% compared to 2023, to 42.9 thousand tons. Coke production decreased by 1.2% y/y – to 289.1 thousand tons.

Dnipro Metallurgical Plant is one of the largest metallurgical enterprises in Ukraine. It is part of DCH Steel, a division of DCH Group. DMZ produces the largest range of channels and angles, and is the only producer in Ukraine of channels with parallel shelves from 12 to 30, special profiles for machine building, crane and mine rails.