成本降，效率反而高

Group 1 - The core point of the article highlights the automation and modernization of the steel production process at Fushun New Steel Co., which has implemented a new 1400 cubic meter blast furnace to enhance efficiency and reduce costs [2][3] - The company has invested 1.58 billion yuan in upgrading its facilities, replacing five small blast furnaces with two modern ones, with the first furnace already operational since December 2025 [2] - The new blast furnace is expected to lower production costs by 70 yuan per ton, significantly increase production efficiency through full automation, and reduce carbon emissions by 15% to meet ultra-low emission standards [2][3] Group 2 - The construction of the new blast furnace utilizes a modular construction approach, which has reduced the construction period from 18-20 months to 15 months [3] - Fushun City is actively promoting the optimization and upgrading of its industrial structure, with 203 projects expected to resume or start construction in the first quarter, including 168 ongoing projects related to Fushun New Steel [3]