World Metallurgy Welcomes Qarmet Casting-Processing Complex Construction
Qazmet's Revolutionary Rolling Mill Complex Transforms Kazakhstan's Metallurgy Industry
In a significant stride for Kazakhstan's metallurgy sector, Qazmet Corporation is set to commission its new Rolling Mill Complex (RMC) in Temirtau, marking a technological breakthrough and a milestone in the country's industrial growth.
- Modernisation and Capacity Enhancement
The RMC introduces state-of-the-art rolling mill technology, modernising Kazakhstan's steel production capabilities. This upgrade allows for the production of high-quality rolled metal products with greater precision and efficiency, enhancing the overall capacity and output of the metallurgy sector.
- Technological Upgrade
The project features cutting-edge automation, digital control systems, and advanced metallurgical technologies. This technological upgrade allows for improved product consistency, reduced waste, and optimized energy consumption, marking a leap forward from older, less efficient facilities.
- Competitive Edge in International Markets
By producing higher-grade rolled products, including specialized steel grades, the complex strengthens Kazakhstan’s position in global markets. It enables the country to meet diverse technical standards and demands of various industries such as automotive, construction, and machinery manufacturing.
- Local Industry Development and Economic Impact
The complex supports the development of Kazakhstan’s domestic metallurgy industry by reducing dependence on imports, fostering local supply chains, and creating jobs. This project is a catalyst for industrial diversification in the country, contributing positively to economic growth.
- Environmental Improvements
Incorporation of modern, environmentally-friendly technologies reduces emissions and energy usage, aligning with global sustainability trends and regulatory requirements. This makes the metallurgy process cleaner and more sustainable compared to older methods.
- Next-Generation Technology
The LPC technology, a key component of the RMC, is a next-generation technology that aims to replace part of the products currently produced on cold rolling mills, providing a competitive advantage in cost. The LPC differs from classic rolling production technology by casting steel directly into a thin slab at a temperature of 1100 degrees Celsius, eliminating the need for intermediate reheating in soaking pits, and minimizing heat loss.
- Sustainable Growth Strategy
The commissioning of the LPC is planned for 2027, and it is expected to be a significant milestone in Qarmet's sustainable growth strategy and a confirmation of its course towards technological leadership in the global metallurgy.
The RMC project is being implemented at the instruction of the country's highest leadership, with the goal of increasing the competitiveness of domestic metallurgy. The scale and ambition of Qazmet's tasks attracted Jens Bart, the Director of Development at Qazmet Corporation, to join the team in Temirtau, as it presents an opportunity to change Kazakhstan's role on the global metallurgy map. Jens Bart, with extensive experience in the metallurgy and mining industry, having held senior positions in SMS Group, Germany and Research & Consulting, Germany, brings invaluable expertise to the project.
By the end of the year, Qarmet will fully enter the LPC project. Several configuration options for the LPC are currently being calculated, and potential equipment suppliers, such as Primetals Technologies, SMSGroup, and Danieli, are being worked with. The new RMC, valued at $700 million, will be built from scratch and equipped with the most modern equipment.
In a major environmental initiative, the plant in Temirtau will gain access to natural gas by September of this year, making it one of the largest environmental initiatives in the region. The RMC will be a technological breakthrough in domestic metallurgy, as it will establish the production of new premium steel grades for the oil, nuclear, and machinery industries. The LPC is unique in the EAEU and CIS, as there are no similar complexes currently existing. The LPC technology will allow Kazakhstani metallurgy to compete with the best global facilities in terms of high-tech, eco-friendly production.
- The Rolling Mill Complex (RMC) in Temirtau will adopt next-generation LPC technology, a significant improvement in Kazakhstan's metallurgy sector, which aims to replace part of the traditional cold rolling mill products and provide a competitive advantage in cost.
- In Kazakhstan, the RMC's ability to produce new premium steel grades for oil, nuclear, and machinery industries will establish it as a technological breakthrough in domestic metallurgy, setting it apart from other facilities in the EAEU and CIS by being uniquely equipped with LPC technology, fostering high-tech, eco-friendly production.
