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Photo – The EC has approved Spain’s €9 billion electricity supply security support scheme
The EC has approved Spain’s €9 billion electricity supply security support scheme

The program is open to projects that aim to ensure access to electricity during periods of shortages

Photo – Sidenor is investing in the decarbonization of steel production in Basauri
Sidenor is investing in the decarbonization of steel production in Basauri

The company will automate its processes and implement digital energy consumption monitoring

Photo – Europe needs an open steel market with the UK – Unesid
Europe needs an open steel market with the UK – Unesid

The association expressed concern over the United Kingdom's introduction of protective measures effective July 1

Photo – Sidenor is modernizing its plant in Basaur for €14 million
Sidenor is modernizing its plant in Basaur for €14 million

The company will install a new system of electric vacuum pumps to replace traditional gas boilers

Photo – ArcelorMittal resumes production at blast furnace B in Gijón
ArcelorMittal resumes production at blast furnace B in Gijón

After six months of downtime, the unit has passed testing and is being prepared for startup

Photo – Sidenor halts rolling mill in Askia due to low demand
Sidenor halts rolling mill in Askia due to low demand

The company notes that the decline in its order portfolio has been ongoing for several years

Photo – UNESID calls on the EU to prioritize European-made steel
UNESID calls on the EU to prioritize European-made steel

The association warns of risks to investment, decarbonization, and employment if steel is excluded from support mechanisms

Photo – ArcelorMittal temporarily shuts down blast furnace B in Gijón
ArcelorMittal temporarily shuts down blast furnace B in Gijón

The unit was in critical condition after problems in October 2025

Photo – Spain increased steel production by 0.7% y/y in 2025
Spain increased steel production by 0.7% y/y in 2025

In December, the indicator increased by 3% y/y

Photo – ArcelorMittal receives environmental permit to build electric arc furnace in Avilés
ArcelorMittal receives environmental permit to build electric arc furnace in Avilés

The electric arc furnace project in Asturias is considered key to decarbonization and preserving production

Photo – Sidenor conducted the first tests of green hydrogen at its plant in Basaura
Sidenor conducted the first tests of green hydrogen at its plant in Basaura

The experiments were conducted as part of a European project

Photo – ArcelorMittal makes new attempts to restart blast furnace B at its plant in Gijón
ArcelorMittal makes new attempts to restart blast furnace B at its plant in Gijón

The company is using complex technology to start up the unit, which has been idle since last summer, and expects results in the coming days

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