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21 April 2026

Statkraft completes Montes de Cierzo repowering with 98% waste recovery

44 ageing turbines replaced by 10 new units; capacity rises from 60 to 90 MW and output to 300 GWh/yr. 14.26 MW (28.51 MWh) batteries added. €5M local co-investment; full repower by 2027.
4 March 2026

EU Proposes Industrial Accelerator Act to Boost Manufacturing and Jobs

The Act promotes EU-made low-carbon products, simplifies permits, and sets FDI conditions to enhance EU manufacturing, economic security, and supply chain resilience.
23 February 2026

thyssenkrupp Steel Supplies CO₂-Reduced Steel for BMW iX3 Production

bluemint® Steel, a CO₂-reduced product, will be used in BMW iX3's outer panels and battery housing, enhancing sustainability and meeting high quality standards.
10 February 2026

ArcelorMittal to build €1.3bn electric arc furnace in Dunkirk

Scheduled for 2029, it will cut CO2 intensity threefold, receive 50% support via Energy Efficiency Certificates and relies on EU TRQ/CBAM changes plus a long-term EDF power deal.
6 February 2026

Salzgitter AG to Become Sole Shareholder of HKM from June 2026

Agreement reached for share transfer; slab supply to thyssenkrupp Steel secured until 2028. Approval from governing bodies and Vallourec S.A. required.
30 January 2026

thyssenkrupp: From Decisions to Implementation in Transformation Journey

AGM approves agenda; TKMS listed on MDAX; share value up 135%; ACES 2030 model launched; €0.15 dividend; Supervisory Board re-elected; focus on sustainable success.

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