The company’s winter heating project, which recovers waste heat from blast furnace slag‑cooling water, benefits the public.

2017 8 month 10 On the morning of [date], construction officially commenced on our company’s winter heating project, which recovers waste heat from blast furnace slag‑cooling water. Li Zhonghua, Deputy County Magistrate of Luan County; Gao Yin, Director of the Housing and Urban–Rural Development Bureau; and Lin Liangrong, Executive Vice President of the company, attended the groundbreaking ceremony and delivered important remarks.

County Magistrate Li and Bureau Director Gao each expressed full recognition and high praise for the company’s project, noting that Donghai Special Steel’s initiative makes efficient use of industrial waste heat, reduces coal consumption, and lowers atmospheric pollution—benefiting the public at large. The government encourages and supports enterprises in energy conservation, emissions reduction, and transformation and upgrading, guiding them toward development models that are resource‑efficient and environmentally friendly.

Vice President Lin of the company stated: In active response to the county Party committee and county government’s key urban heating project—“doing practical things for the people”—and with the aim of reducing urban pollution, improving air quality, and creating a beautiful environment of “green mountains, clear waters, blue skies, and white clouds,” our company is fully cooperating with the county Party committee and government to supply all of the blast furnace’s waste heat to the urban area for winter heating. The project spans 23 kilometers, with all pipelines laid underground, and will provide heating to an area of up to 1.8 million square meters. The total projected investment is RMB 300 million. With a tight construction schedule, we will work around the clock, overcome every challenge, and strive to complete and put the project into operation by the end of October, ensuring that the vast majority of urban residents can enjoy a warm and peaceful winter this year. We are determined not to let down the strong support of leaders at all levels or the earnest expectations of the general public!