Expert Technical
Welcome to the Steel Industry Knowledge Base, your comprehensive resource for technical information, industry analysis and expert insights covering all aspects of global steel production. Whether you're a steel manufacturer, technology provider, analyst, investor, or industry professional, our library of technical reports and analytical resources provides the information you need to understand and navigate the complex world of steelmaking.
Our knowledge base combines authoritative technical data with expert analysis from MCI's team of industry specialists. Each resource is carefully developed to provide maximum value for steel sector professionals worldwide, covering everything from production technologies and emissions data to cost structures and sustainability initiatives.
Decarbonisation & Carbon Emissions
Comprehensive resources tracking the steel industry's transition to low-carbon production and detailed emissions data by process.
Key Resources:
- Steel Industry Decarbonisation Timeline (2004-2025) - Complete history of hydrogen steelmaking initiatives including HYBRIT, SALCOS and major industry milestones
- CO2 Emissions by Process Step - Detailed breakdown of carbon dioxide output across all steelmaking stages
- Scope 1 Emissions Analysis - Direct GHG emissions data for blast furnace, BOF, EAF, DRI and downstream processes
- Best Available Techniques (BAT) Checklist - Comprehensive guide to energy efficiency and emissions reduction measures
Electric Arc Furnace Technology
In-depth analysis of EAF technology evolution, performance improvements and quality capability developments over several decades.
Technical Analysis:
- EAF Technology Evolution (1970-2000) - Revolutionary improvements in tap-to-tap time, energy efficiency and electrode consumption
- EAF Quality Capability Trends - Market acceptability evolution for different steel products from rebar to automotive sheet
- Analysis of technology creep and incremental improvements in EAF steelmaking
- Performance benchmarking against global best practices
Production Technical Data
Essential technical information about steel production processes, product specifications and raw material characteristics.
Technical Resources:
- Hot Strip Mill Gauge Distribution - Typical thickness distribution patterns in HRC production
- Residual Levels in Metallics Sources - Copper, tin and other tramp element content in HBI, DRI, pig iron and scrap
- Process parameter guidelines and production specifications
- Quality control benchmarks and standards
Performance Benchmarking & Cost Analysis
Critical key performance indicators and cost structure analysis to support operational improvements and strategic planning.
Benchmarking Resources:
- Steel Plant KPIs - Key performance indicators for melting, casting and rolling operations
- World Cost Curve - Hot Rolled Coil - Global production cost benchmarking
- World Cost Curve - Steel Bar - Cost analysis across major bar producers
- Operating cost models for EAF, BOF, HRC and rebar production
Industry Technology Developments
Tracking the latest technology innovations and process improvements across the global steel sector.
Development Tracking:
- Steelmaking Technology Developments - Product and process innovations
- Emerging technologies in ironmaking and steelmaking
- Digital transformation and Industry 4.0 applications
- Quality improvement initiatives and best practices
Reference Materials & Tools
Essential reference resources including industry terminology, abbreviations, cost models and analytical tools.
Available Resources:
- Steel Industry Abbreviations - Comprehensive database of 250+ abbreviations across 8 categories including production processes, products, organisations, standards, environmental terms, trade terminology, technical equipment and raw materials. The industry's most complete abbreviations reference
- Steel Industry Glossary of Terms - Comprehensive technical dictionary with 180+ definitions covering all aspects of steelmaking
- Steel Training Videos - Educational video library covering blast furnace operations, steelmaking, continuous casting, hot/cold rolling, tube production, forging and wire rope manufacturing
- EAF Operating Cost Model - Interactive cost calculation tool
- BOF Operating Cost Model - BOF route cost analysis
- HRC Cost Model - Hot rolled coil production costs
- Rebar Cost Model - Reinforcing bar cost calculator
Additional Knowledge Base Resources
Beyond our core technical resources, the knowledge base provides access to:
- Company Histories - Detailed corporate histories of the world's top 30 steelmakers available in our History Hub
- Who's Who Directory - Profiles of key industry figures in our Who's Who in Steel 2025
- State Aid Analysis - Comprehensive tracking of government support for the European steel sector
All knowledge base content is freely accessible without registration, provided as a service to the steel industry community by Metals Consulting International.
