Metso Outotec wins major order for siderite calcination plant in Turkey
07.03.2022Metso Outotec has signed an agreement for the delivery of a siderite calcination plant to Hekimhan Madencilik, a subsidiary of Koloğlu Holding, located in Malatya/Turkey. The value of the order is approximately € 23 million, and it has been booked in Metals’ Q1/2022 orders received.
Hekimhan Madencilik Fabrika Resim plant before the siderite calcination plant istallation
© Hekimhan
Metso Outotec’s scope of delivery consists of system design, equipment engineering, manufacturing and supply, and advisory services for the installation of the plant with an annual capacity of 600 000 tons of calcined siderite. The key components of the system include a rotary kiln, cooler, and heat recovery and gas cleaning equipment. The plant startup is expected in the second half of 2023.
“Our solution will enable Hekimhan Madencilik to achieve their production goals,” says Attaul Ahmad, Vice President of the Ferrous & Heat Transfer business line at Metso Outotec. “It was through our strong customer relationship and familiarity with Hekimhan’s processes that we were able to introduce the Metso Outotec Rotary Calcining system and Heat Transfer experts to develop an optimal equipment & system solution for the client,” Ahmad adds. Metso Outotec has previously supported the client with improvements to the operation of their existing calcining line.
Metso Outotec is a leading supplier of calcining systems with an installed base of over 1500 rotary kilns. The Metso Outotec technology provides dependable process performance with an emphasis on optimizing fuel efficiency and minimal emissions.
