《河南省钢铁产业提质升级行动计划》印发：到2027年企业盈利能力明显提升

Core Viewpoint - The "Henan Province Steel Industry Quality Improvement and Upgrading Action Plan" aims to enhance the efficiency, innovation, and environmental performance of the steel industry by 2027, focusing on resource integration, technological upgrades, and the establishment of a modern steel industry system [1][3][4]. Group 1: Overall Requirements - The plan targets the construction of a modern steel industry system with high-end, intelligent, and green development, aiming to eliminate inefficient production capacity and enhance profitability and innovation by 2027 [4][5]. - By the end of 2025, all production capacity below the energy efficiency benchmark will undergo technological upgrades or be eliminated, with a goal of achieving ultra-low emissions [4][5]. Group 2: Key Tasks - Optimize Industrial Layout: The plan emphasizes controlling total steel production capacity and guiding it towards regions with strong resource and market advantages, while promoting integrated layouts among steel, coking, and sintering industries [5][6]. - Accelerate Enterprise Restructuring: Support for advantageous enterprises to integrate steel resources through various methods, including capital increases and mixed ownership reforms, is encouraged [5][6]. - Strengthen Industrial Regulation: The plan includes a graded evaluation of enterprises to promote breakthroughs in safety, energy conservation, and environmental protection [6][7]. Group 3: Product Structure Upgrade - Enhance Technological Innovation: The plan aims to strengthen the research and development capabilities of major innovation platforms and promote the development of high-end steel products [8][9]. - Develop a Distinctive Product System: It focuses on adjusting product structures to enhance market supply and build a competitive product system, particularly in high-end steel products [9][10]. Group 4: Green and Intelligent Transformation - Promote Equipment Upgrades: The plan supports the upgrade of compliant production equipment and encourages the implementation of capacity replacement projects [10][11]. - Enhance Green and Low-Carbon Levels: New and expanded steel projects must meet energy efficiency and environmental performance standards, with a shift towards electric arc furnace short-process steelmaking [10][11]. Group 5: Policy Support and Industry Ecosystem - Strengthen Policy Support: The plan emphasizes the role of financial institutions in supporting the steel industry's transformation and development through various financing methods [12][13]. - Encourage Industry Self-Regulation: The steel industry association is tasked with guiding enterprises to adhere to national policies and avoid disorderly competition [12][13].