The production of steel is an energy intensive process. The company recognizes the importance of reducing energy consumption in order to minimize the environmental impacts as well as increase the company’s operational efficiency. Unlike most international steel manufacturers, Qatar Steel uses natural gas as an energy source for producing steel, which is cleaner and more environmentally friendly than the method of burning coal. The company further sets itself apart from its competitors in terms of sustainability by following an Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) route for the production of steel which is less energy intensive than other steelmaking routes followed widely in other parts of the world, such as Blast Furnace (BF) and Basic Oxygen Furnace (BOF).
Indirect and Direct Energy Usage
2016
2017
2018
2019
Direct Energy
Natural Gas (Nm3)
802,350,251
800,228,032
798,802,243
756,492,715
Vehicle and Equipment Fuel Consumption (Liter)
2,806,445
2,515,796
2,573,049
2,742,674
Energy Consumption (GJ)
32,162,733
32,067,624
32,012,492
30,328,052
Indirect Energy
Electricity Consumption (kWh)
2,069,256,278
2,154,822,422
2,131,603,609
2,102,278,648
Electricity Consumption (GJ)
7,449,323
7,757,361
7,673,773
7,568,203
Total Energy
Total Electricity Consumption (GJ)
39,612,056
39,824,985
39,686,265
37,896,255
Energy Intensity
Energy Intensity Ratio(GJ/Metric Tonne of Molten Steel)
15.6
14.9
15.3
14.7
*Note: Natural Gas consumption including Lime Calcination Plant
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