Qatar Steel Co. to raise billet capacity in hope of consumption growth

摘要

Qatar Steel Co. (QASCO) is planning to expand its steelmaking capacity to 3 mtpy in 2015, counting on regional increase in billet consumption. Demand for rebar and other long products in Persian Gulf countries is currently low. However, as a well-informed local source has said to Metal Expert, “there are many rolling mills which are idle.