The Kametstal metallurgical plant, a subsidiary of the Ukrainian mining and metallurgical group Metinvest, has begun large-scale construction of a new blast furnace gas reservoir as part of the 2025 investment program. The project is designed to replace aging infrastructure, improve process reliability and improve the utilization of blast furnace gas, which plays a key role in energy recovery and overall efficiency of metallurgical operations.
Five-phase construction plan
Construction of the new gas collector was divided into five successive phases to ensure continuity of operations throughout the entire implementation period. The first stage, which will last until the end of 2027, includes the construction of a 330-meter section of the gas pipeline and the completion of the launch complex, which will ensure the collection of blast furnace gas from blast furnace No. 1M. When all stages are completed, the total length of the pipeline will reach approximately 1,200 meters.
Reduced dependence on external energy
The blast furnace gas collector is a fundamental component of Kametstal's technological ecosystem. Ensures proper collection and transportation of blast furnace gas - a by-product generated during iron smelting - for subsequent use in heating, power generation and other metallurgical processes. By extracting and reusing this gas, Kametstal reduces its dependence on external energy sources and
