In a review of its operations in the first half of 2010, Chongqing Iron & Steel Group confirmed that it has closed its manufacturing operations in Dadukou district and moved to a new facility in Changshou district.
Phase one of the new operation will begin next June, producing 6.5m tons of steel a year, making it China’s largest manufacturer of steel for ships.
Once operational in Changshou, the group said it would reduce annual emissions of 15,600 tons of carbon dioxide, 10,600 tons of dust and 13.5m tons of wastewater.