Spain’s Hydnum Steel (HS) says it is advancing with its plan to build the first green steel mill on the Iberian Peninsula, Kallanish notes. The project, a partnership between the Helvella investment company, Siemens, ABEI Energy and Russula Corporation, will be located in Puertollano, in the Castilla-La Mancha region.
HS and Siemens have opted for an innovative digital concept for the plant. After passing the technological definition phase, the basis of the project has been established in integrating the use of the Digital Twin in all the production stages, from the design to the complete start-up of the facility.
The aim is to reduce the carbon footprint, and improve energy efficiency and competitiveness, while strictly complying with environmental and sustainability regulations, HS observes.
“It’s not just about producing steel but doing it in a way that is fully aligned with global sustainability goals,” says HS chief executive Eva Maneiro. “By integrating advanced Siemens technologies, we ensure that every stage of our production process is efficient and, at the same time, actively contributes to the fight against climate change. Our commitment is to demonstrate that decarbonisation and competitiveness cannot only coexist but represent the future of the industry,” the ceo adds.
Siemens technology provides different simulation tools. During the engineering phase, NX software will be used to create a complete digital model of the plant, enabling manufacturing process optimisation.
The project also includes the integration of both information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT), to immediately capture all valuable data generated by the plant to monitor, analyse and make footprint-reducing decisions, Hydnum observes.
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