FORT WAYNE, Ind., November 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Steel Dynamics, Inc. STLD announced the selection today Columbus, Mississippi, as the site for the first biocarbon production operations of SDI Biocarbon Solutions, a joint venture between the Company and Aymium. The site is strategically located in close proximity to one of the Company’s largest electric arc furnace steel mills, which will consume a significant portion of the biocarbon as an anthracite substitute, and is also central to abundant fiber feedstock sources. Final determination of site is subject to anticipated receipt of required permits and continued state and local government support.
“We are incredibly excited to announce our selection Columbus, Mississippi as the location for our first biocarbon production facility. We believe this strategic joint venture with Aymium will significantly reduce our greenhouse gas emissions from steelmaking, which are already significantly lower than those of our global competitors, in a cost-effective manner,” the company said Mark D Millett, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We look forward to beginning construction of this significant greenhouse gas reduction project and we appreciate the warm welcome and support we have received from the Governor Tate Reeves and the State of Mississippias well as leaders from the Mississippi Development Agency and local leaders from Lowndes County Board of Supervisors, the Lowndes County Industry Development Authority, the…
