The ceremonial ribbon has been cut, signaling that a $300 million facility where steel will be made in a more eco-friendly manner is now open in Mississippi’s Golden Triangle.
Gov. Tate Reeves announced Wednesday that SDI Biocarbon Solutions, a joint venture between Steel Dynamics and Aymium, is up and running in Lowndes County.
At the facility, steel will be manufactured without using any coal, which puts a strain on the environment. Instead, wood pellets will be utilized as an alternative source and are expected to release far less carbon into the atmosphere than burning coal would have.
“Today, we opened SDI Biocarbon Solutions’ new $300 million facility in Lowndes County — the largest biomass production facility in the world,” Reeves said. “It’s revolutionizing American steel production and solidifying Mississippi as a manufacturing leader. Another huge win for our state!”
SDI Biocarbon Solutions is believed to be one of the largest renewable biocarbon production facilities globally with an expected annual production capacity of 228,000 metric tons. The facility, which employs over 80 people, is located near one of Steel Dynamics’ largest mills.
