ArcelorMittal Gand awaits investment decision, pitches sustainable blast furnace plan

ArcelorMittal's Gand steel plant in Belgium continues operations while awaiting a parent-company investment decision on decarbonization. CEO Frederik Van De Velde advocates for a sustainable blast furnace using biofuels and carbon capture, arguing the site's efficiency is top-tier globally. The outcome will determine the plant's future and impact Belgium's industrial emissions reduction trajectory.