On April 12th, with high-quality scrap steel melted in an eco-friendly electric furnace and further processed through a new technological pathway via converter refining, the first batch of 340 tons of automotive steel was successfully tested in a dual-furnace continuous casting process. This milestone marks the successful trial production of low-carbon automotive steel achieved through innovative metallurgical processes by Bengang Steel Plate Company. Testing indicates that compared to traditional methods, the steel produced under this new process achieves a comprehensive carbon reduction of over 30%. This achievement underscores the company's commitment to national green and low-carbon development strategies, leveraging the advantages of eco-friendly electric furnaces.

In recent years, guided by the principles of ecological civilization put forth by President Xi Jinping and the "dual carbon" strategy, Bengang Group has aligned its objectives with national policies and the long-term plans of Ansteel Group, actively implementing the "Carbon Peak and Carbon Neutrality Declaration" and adhering to the "Low-Carbon Metallurgical Roadmap of Ansteel Group." Under this guidance, Bengang Group has formulated a green and low-carbon metallurgical plan focusing on six key areas: enhancing systemic energy efficiency, transforming energy structures, optimizing innovative processes, breakthroughs in metallurgical technology, product iteration and upgrading, and carbon capture and storage. The company is committed to exploring a path of green and low-carbon development, aiming to accelerate the implementation of green and low-carbon strategies.

In accordance with the development principles of "Green Ansteel" and the overall goals of Bengang Group, Bengang Steel Plate Company focuses on efficient manufacturing, high-quality production, intelligent manufacturing, and green manufacturing. With a focus on meeting customer demands for product quality and carbon reduction, the company has made significant strides in exploring low-carbon metallurgical technology pathways. By integrating innovations in green and low-carbon processes, advancing research and development, and promoting the development and adoption of low-carbon products, Bengang Steel Plate Company continues to provide customers with high-quality, green, and low-carbon products.

The innovative exploration of low-carbon metallurgical processes by Bengang Steel Plate Company is the first step in the comprehensive promotion of "green steel" production. The successful trial production of low-carbon automotive steel represents the initial phase of exploration, and is a practical and effective step aligned with current green and low-carbon development trends. Throughout this process, the company remains committed to advancing its green and low-carbon strategies, meeting the demand for "green steel" from end-users, and implementing innovations across all stages of production. In late 2023, Bengang Steel Plate Company formulated an innovative plan for low-carbon metallurgical process pathways, establishing a dedicated research and development team comprising various units within the company. Through multiple rounds of technical verification and optimization, the company rapidly progressed from pathway design to implementation. By employing a reverse schedule, leveraging holiday periods, and adopting an "advance" mode of operation, the project was completed 66 days ahead of schedule. During construction, all units cooperated closely and conducted offline simulation drills, resulting in a successful trial production run meeting quality requirements and achieving a comprehensive carbon reduction of over 30%.

Moving forward, Bengang Steel Plate Company will continue to uphold the national "dual carbon" strategy and strive to achieve its own "dual carbon" goals. The company will deepen its commitment to the low-carbon development of automotive steel, leverage the advantages of low-carbon metallurgical processes, prioritize the development of high-quality green products that meet customer demands, focus on green steel manufacturing, develop key low-carbon technologies, and accelerate the creation of core competitive strengths in green and low-carbon technology. In doing so, the company aims to make even greater contributions to high-quality enterprise development.