Castellanza, February 5, 2026 – Tenova, a leading provider of sustainable solutions for the metals and mining industries, has been selected by Nippon Steel Corporation to supply a record-breaking Consteel® Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) for Nippon Steel’s Yawata Area at Kyushu Works. Tenova has teamed up with GE Vernova, whose Direct Feed system will power the EAF.
Once installed, the new furnace will become the world’s most powerful EAF with a heat size of 340 tons. This unprecedented power level will enable the use of high percentages of virgin iron units, which are essential for producing high-quality steel grades. GE Vernova will supply its Direct Feed power system, providing the high-stability power needed for such an advanced and unique installation.
The Yawata project is a landmark investment that combines innovation and sustainability and represents a crucial step in Nippon Steel’s pathway to carbon neutrality by 2050, shifting from blast furnace to EAF steelmaking in line with Japan’s Green Transformation (GX) Promotion Act and the company’s long-term decarbonization strategy.
“We are thrilled to collaborate once again with one of the world’s leading steelmakers, Nippon Steel,” stated Paolo Argenta, Tenova Executive Vice President, Upstream Business Unit. “This record-setting EAF is not only an engineering achievement, but it also embodies a shared commitment with GE Vernova to sustainability that defines the future of our industry.”
“We are proud to collaborate with Tenova and Nippon Steel on a project that represents the future of sustainable steel production,” said Ed Torres, Business Leader, Power Conversion & Storage, GE Vernova. “Our Direct Feed solution shows how advanced power technologies can support energy-intensive industries in operating more efficiently and reliably while accelerating their long-term decarbonization goals.”
