Core Insights - The steel industry in Rizhao is rapidly advancing towards the high-end global value chain, with significant technological breakthroughs and a projected output value of 194.55 billion yuan in 2024, accounting for nearly half of the city's industrial output [1] High-end Breakthroughs - Rizhao Steel Holding Group has achieved a significant milestone with its ESP technology, producing steel with thickness precision from 0.6 to 6.0 mm and strength ranging from 200 to 1500 MPa, which is utilized in major projects like the Three Gorges Dam and Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge [2] - Shandong Steel Rizhao's innovations include the successful application of hot-rolled pipeline steel in extreme cold conditions and the production of ultra-thick hot-rolled coils, revolutionizing the steel structure sector [2] Intelligent Empowerment - The integration of AI and digital technologies has transformed steel production processes, with Shandong Steel Rizhao developing AI machine vision for automatic steel transfer, significantly enhancing efficiency [3] - Rizhao Steel has reduced the quality verification time for its products from 48 hours to 30 minutes through its "digital steel coil" technology, streamlining production and improving product quality [3] Green Development - The steel industry in Rizhao is committed to green and low-carbon development, with Shandong Steel Rizhao investing over 8.4 billion yuan in environmental protection, achieving leading energy consumption and zero wastewater discharge [5] - Rizhao Steel's ESP technology has led to a reduction of over 70% in energy consumption and 80% in carbon dioxide emissions compared to traditional processes, setting a benchmark in the industry [5] Industrial Cluster Development - The Rizhao steel industry is positioned as a key driver for industrial transformation, aiming to create a world-class coastal advanced steel manufacturing base with a capacity of 40 million tons [6] - A specialized industrial park covering 36.4 square kilometers has been established, fostering a comprehensive industrial ecosystem that includes upstream operations, raw material processing, and downstream manufacturing [6]
日照|1945.5亿元产值背后的“钢铁升级”