The companies said the plants will be built in the customers’ steel works. SMS will deploy its thermal cooling system for the first time in China and shorten the project timeline to only 11 months. The plants will produce 2.4 million metric tons annually and 2.7 million metric tons annually, respectively. 

“This first project win in China since SMS Agglomeration became part of SMS group is a strong proof point of the value we can deliver together — combining proven pelletizing technology, reliable execution, and digital capabilities to support efficient and more sustainable ironmaking,” said Attaul Ahmad, vice president of Agglomeration at SMS group.

SMS Agglomeration will deliver the core technology and the Pretium control system for both plants. Beijing Shougang International Engineering Technology Co. Ltd. (BSIET) will be the EPC contractor for the projects. 

“These two large-scale traveling grate pelletizing projects integrate a mature engineering technology system, full-chain EPC execution capabilities, and digital engineering implementation concepts, delivering efficient, reliable, and low-carbon pelletizing production platforms for our clients, and helping the blast furnace ironmaking process move toward a more sustainable new stage of development,” said Wu Liyun, chairman of BSIET. 

The companies said commissioning is scheduled for the end of 2027.