On the 6th of March NLMK has commissioned a new 4 mtpy RH vacuum degasser intended for achieving high-quality of steel before casting at continuous casting machines at its main site in Lipetsk. Due to this project with the total investment of about RUR 3.9 bn the company's rolling assets in Russia and- Europe will be covered by high-quality slabs.

After high-performance degasser is put Into operation, steel product mix is expected to be expanded by introducing new steel grades with low carbon and hydrogen, including grades for shipbuilding application, automotive and pipe industry.

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