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Vestas introduces ArcelorMittal’s low carbon emissions steel offering for wind turbines
A low carbon emissions steel production partnership between Vestas and ArcelorMittal will make its first delivery of XCarb® recycled and renewably produced heavy plate steel to an offshore wind farm, built by Baltic Power in Poland.
XCarb® heavy plates, certified with an EPD
Vestas, the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions, has established a partnership with ArcelorMittal to launch a low carbon emissions steel offering that significantly reduces the lifetime carbon dioxide emissions from the production of wind turbine towers.
The low carbon emissions steel is produced using 100% steel scrap which is melted in an electric arc furnace powered by 100% wind energy at the ArcelorMittal steel mill - Industeel Charleroi - in Belgium. The steel slabs are then transformed into heavy plates used for the manufacture of wind turbine towers at ArcelorMittal’s heavy plate mill in Gijón, Spain. These heavy plates, made with XCarb® recycled and renewably produced heavy plate steel, are initially suitable for an entire onshore wind turbine tower and the top section of offshore wind turbine towers.
The low carbon emissions heavy plate steel has an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD), certified by an independent party, detailing the complete environmental footprint of the product and allowing for easier comparison between products. ArcelorMittal is the only steel producer to produce low carbon emissions heavy plate steel in large dimensions (up to 18 tonnes), minimising the need for welding and associated CO₂ emissions.
By utilising low carbon emissions steel in the top two sections of an offshore tower, the emissions reduction translates to a 25% reduction in emissions compared with a tower made from steel produced via the conventional steelmaking route. For an entire onshore tower, the CO₂ reduction is at least 52%.
Commitment from Baltic Power wind farm
Steel and iron constitute 80-90% of a wind turbine's material mass and approximately 50% of a turbine’s total lifecycle emissions. In partnering with ArcelorMittal, Vestas has taken an important step forward to reduce CO₂ emissions occurring in its supply chain and can achieve a 66% decrease in emission intensity per kg steel compared with steel made via the conventional steelmaking route.
Even though the low carbon emissions steel is not yet a standard offering from Vestas, the first project using low carbon emissions steel will be the Baltic Power offshore wind farm off the coast of Poland. In 2025, Vestas will start the construction of the offshore wind farm, which is expected to generate up to up to 1.2 GW and ultimately supply clean electricity to more than 1.5 million households in Poland. Vestas will supply, install, and commission 76 V236-15.0 MW wind turbines for the Baltic Power project. Around 52 towers out of 76 will be made with low carbon emissions steel.
Decarbonising renewable energy for a sustainable future
Dieter Dehoorne, Head of Global Procurement at Vestas, says: “Finding ways to decarbonise the emissions produced during the raw material extraction and refinement of steel is vital for us and the industry in general. Vestas sees the partnership with ArcelorMittal and the adoption of low emission steel as a significant lever in reducing CO₂ emissions within the wind industry. Commitment from our customers is vital to drive the transition, so we are very happy that we can provide value to our customers with this solution. The Baltic Power project stands as a solid example of this progress, having secured the first order and affirming the delivery of substantial value to our customers.”
Laurent Plasman, CMO Industry, ArcelorMittal Europe – Flat Products, says: “This partnership sends a strong message that it is possible today to start building the renewable energy infrastructure needed in Europe with low carbon emissions steel made with a European supply chain. Having a strong partnership throughout the supply chain is vital to achieve this, so we would like to thank Vestas and Baltic Power for their vision in using XCarb® recycled and renewably produced steel in this important offshore wind project. With stronger public policy support for the use of low carbon emissions steel in the building of renewables' infrastructure, this project could be the first of many to provide wind energy for homes and industry across Europe.”
Jarosław Broda, CEO Baltic Power, says: "As the first offshore wind farm in the world to utilise low emission steel, Baltic Power, a joint venture between ORLEN and Northland Power, is pioneering a sustainable future in the renewable energy sector. Being the largest investment in renewable sources in this part of Europe, our project is setting new benchmarks. The use of low emission steel from Vestas and ArcelorMittal in our wind farm underscores our commitment to innovation and environmental stewardship. We are proud to lead the way in transforming Poland's energy landscape as we progress towards completing the construction by 2026."
About Vestas
Vestas has more than 40 years of experience in wind energy and was the first company to reach the 100-GW landmarks for both the installation and service of wind turbines.
More info: www.vestas.com
About Baltic Power
The ORLEN Group, which owns Baltic Power, is the largest fuel and energy company in Central Europe. The ORLEN Group aims to become a net zero carbon business by 2050.
More info: balticpower.pl
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Environmental Product Declaration for XCarb® heavy plates out now!
We are proud to announce that XCarb® recycled and renewably produced heavy plates are now backed by an independent third-party-accredited Environmental Product Declaration (EPD).
Heavy plates with a 65% lower carbon footprint
“With this EPD, steel users can formally assess the environmental profile of the products they use. This new EPD meets the EN 15804 European standard and showcases that our heavy plate guarantees a CO2 footprint that is around 65 per cent lower than the same product made via the conventional steelmaking route,” notes Denis Parein, Commercial head of heavy plate for ArcelorMittal Europe – Flat Products. “As well as meeting growing customer demand, it also addresses the legitimate concerns of local authorities and end users who want to significantly reduce the carbon footprint of projects related to the energy transition and construction.”
Using XCarb® recycled and renewably produced heavy plates brings many advantages
ArcelorMittal’s XCarb® recycled and renewably produced heavy plates are produced from slabs made in an electric arc furnace (EAF) using almost 100% scrap and 100% renewable electricity. ArcelorMittal is the first steelmaker in Europe that can offer such low-carbon emissions heavy plates with a unit weight of up to 18 tonnes.
Heavy plates have a wide range of applications in markets such as wind energy, shipbuilding, bridges and civil engineering, pressure vessels, and line pipe for the transportation of energy, such as hydrogen, oil, and gas. Using XCarb® recycled and renewably produced heavy plates in these applications enables ArcelorMittal’s customers to significantly reduce their Scope 3 (supply chain) emissions.
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- Dimensions: thicknesses up to 150mm, widths up to 300mm
- Plate weight up to 18-19 tonnes
- 365mm slabs
- Steel grades range from S235 to S460 corresponding to European standards
- Grades corresponding to ASTM or ASME are also available
- Other options are available on demand such as chemical adjustment to improve CEV, transverse impact testing, improved deformation properties perpendicular to the surface of the product as per EN 10164 (Z test), and ultrasonic testing
Wide range of carbon and weathering steel grades
ArcelorMittal Europe Flat products is one of the key leaders in Europe for heavy plates (quarto plates) with one of the most extensive offers in:
- Steel grade capabilities covering almost the entire range of applications in building, civil engineering, and offshore and renewable energy
- Dimensions and weight
- Geographical coverage thanks to the mill located in Gijon (Spain)
The product range from the mill includes:
- Structural steels
- High yield strength steels for cold forming - thermomechanical steels
- High yield strength steels for cold forming - normalised or normalised rolled steels
- Steels with improved atmospheric corrosion resistance - Indaten®
- Weldable fine grain structural steels - thermomechanical rolled steels
- Weldable fine grain structural steels - normalised or normalised rolled steels
- Weldable structural steels for fixed offshore structures
- Steels for shipbuilding
- Steels for pipes
- Steels for pressure vessels and boilers
Since 1 July 2013, the Construction Products Regulation (Regulation (EU) No. 305/2011 – CPR) has required that CE marking be affixed to all products delivered in accordance with a harmonised standard (e.g. EN 10025 for structural steel). This CE marking guarantees the properties described in the declaration of performance submitted by the manufacturer for the uses defined in the standard.
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