China has been actively optimizing its milling industry (including steel, cement, and other sectors) to improve efficiency, reduce energy consumption, and meet environmental standards. Here are key aspects of China’s mill optimization efforts:
1. Steel Industry Optimization
– Capacity Cuts: China has reduced excess steel capacity through policies like shutting down outdated mills and consolidating production.
– Efficiency Upgrades: Adoption of advanced technologies (e.g., electric arc furnaces, continuous casting) to lower energy use and emissions.
– Green Steel Initiatives: Transition toward hydrogen-based steelmaking and carbon capture to align with carbon neutrality goals (2060 target).
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2. Cement Mill Optimization
– Waste Heat Recovery (WHR) Systems: Many plants now use WHR to improve energy efficiency.
– Alternative Fuels: Increasing use of biomass and industrial waste to replace coal in kilns.
– Digitalization: AI and IoT for predictive maintenance and process optimization (e.g., reducing clinker ratios).
3. Government Policies & Targets
– “Dual Control” System: Mandates reductions in energy intensity and carbon emissions per unit of output.
– 14th Five-Year Plan (2021–2025): Focuses on high-tech upgrades, circular economy practices, and ultra-low emissions in heavy industries.
4. Challenges
– High costs of transitioning to low-carbon technologies.
– Regional disparities
implementation (eastern China leads in tech adoption).
5. Opportunities for Foreign Firms
– Partnerships in clean tech (e.g., hydrogen metallurgy, carbon capture).
– Supply of high-efficiency equipment (grinding mills, dust control systems).
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