More than half of the first year of energy-saving and carbon reduction efforts, what is the steel industry looking at?

The Nine Major Theme Exhibitions of 2026MTM Provide Answers

The three-year action plan for energy conservation and carbon reduction has entered its first countdown to implementation.

In June of this year, five departments jointly issued the "Notice on Carrying out Three Year Action Plan for Energy Conservation and Carbon Reduction in Key Industries": by the end of 2028, the proportion of energy efficiency benchmark level production capacity in key industries such as steel will increase by an average of 20 percentage points, and the production capacity below the benchmark level will be basically zero, saving more than 100 million tons of standard coal and reducing carbon dioxide emissions by more than 200 million tons.

The production capacity gate is tightened synchronously. The new version of the Implementation Measures for Capacity Replacement in the Steel Industry, which officially came into effect on May 18th, will raise the national replacement ratio to no less than 1.5:1; After the two-year transition period, it is strictly prohibited for different enterprises to simply buy or sell production capacity indicators, and the only way to integrate production capacity is through "substantive mergers and acquisitions".

Carbon constraints are also being comprehensively strengthened. 2026 is the first compliance year for the steel industry to be included in the national carbon emissions trading market; The Opinions of the Central Office and the State Council on Doing a Better Job in Energy Conservation and Carbon Reduction at a Higher Level and Quality stipulate that newly launched "two highs" projects must implement carbon emission equivalence or reduction substitution. Externally, the EU CBAM has entered its first year of mandatory collection, with the scope of control expanded to 180 downstream products of steel and aluminum. The first certificate price has reached 75.36 euros/ton, and the first clearance will be achieved in September 2027.

Policies are tightening, rules are restructuring, and technology is iterating.

For steel companies, the question becomes specific and urgent: which path should low-carbon transformation take? Which technologies have matured? What equipment is worth investing in? How to allocate funds and policy windows for energy efficiency renovation? How to manage carbon assets? How can a product obtain a green pass to the international market?

The answers to these questions will not only come from documents and reports, but also from the most authentic on-site experiences in the industry.

On December 3-5, 2026, at the Shanghai New International Expo Center, the 2026MTM Metal World Expo will respond with nine themed exhibitions.

Nine themed exhibitions corresponding to nine real questions

Metallurgical Industry Theme Exhibition | Low Carbon Smelting Route, On site Comparison and Selection

Hydrogen based vertical furnaces, short process electric furnaces, hydrogen rich carbon cycle blast furnaces, and near zero carbon production lines - the technological routes under the policy trend will be showcased at this themed exhibition. In the first year of the national carbon market compliance, carbon asset management and green electricity and green certificate schemes are also hardcore issues on site. Whether it's planning renovation plans or finding low-carbon equipment suppliers, this is the first-hand observation window. Let's take a look at: low-carbon smelting equipment, energy efficiency optimization systems, full process ultra-low emission solutions, CCUS demonstration applications, carbon management and green power services.

Refractory Materials Theme Exhibition | Carbon Reduction, Starting from the Auxiliary Materials Sector

Refractory materials have long been underestimated, but they are a key link in energy conservation and carbon reduction in steel production. Green refractory materials, longevity design, and low-carbon raw material substitution are unleashing their potential in processes such as blast furnaces, converters, and ladles.

Let's take a look at: new low-carbon refractory products, long-term overall contracting solutions, and intelligent functional refractory materials.

Casting and Forging Theme Exhibition | Bottom level Capability of High end Manufacturing

Aircraft engines, new energy vehicles, high-end equipment, precision molds - the higher the downstream, the higher the requirements for material properties and process accuracy of castings and forgings. High end, precision, and lightweight are the core themes of this exhibition area.

Look at: precision castings and forgings, lightweight structural components, special alloy casting and forging technology, intelligent forming equipment.

Industrial Furnace Thermal Theme Exhibition | New Solutions to Old Problems of Extreme Energy Efficiency

Industrial furnaces are a key focus of energy-saving and carbon reduction renovation. Combustion optimization, waste heat recovery, intelligent temperature control, and low-carbon fuel substitution - these "old links" contain real energy-saving space - and they are also one of the first links in the three-year campaign to land renovation funds.

Look at: high-efficiency burner, waste heat recovery system, energy-saving renovation plan for industrial furnaces, digital thermal control system.

Steel Pipe Industry Theme Exhibition | New Energy, New Infrastructure, and New Scenarios for Pipe Materials

The steel pipe industry is shifting from "quantity supply" to "scenario based solutions" for wind turbine tower pipes, hydrogen storage and transportation pipes, oil and gas transmission pipes, nuclear power pipes, and building structural pipes.

Come and see: high-end seamless steel pipes, new welded pipe products, new energy pipe solutions, steel pipe processing and testing equipment.

Metal Wire Theme Exhibition | Small Wire, Big Upgrade

The application boundaries of metal wires for bridge cables, automotive tire steel wires, photovoltaic welding strips, and electronic component leads continue to expand. High end, specialization, and greenization are reshaping this traditional track.

Look at: high-end special wire, metal products, wire drawing and heat treatment equipment, surface treatment technology.

Titanium/Magnesium/Copper Theme Exhibition | Incremental Opportunities for Lightweight and New Materials

High prosperity tracks such as new energy vehicles, aerospace, electronic information, and ocean engineering continue to drive demand for non-ferrous metals and alloy materials such as titanium, magnesium, and copper. Material substitution, process innovation, and cost reduction are the three most critical things in this industry.

Look at: titanium and titanium alloys, magnesium alloys, copper and copper alloys, advanced preparation and processing technologies.

Alloy Material Theme Exhibition | From "Selling Raw Materials" to "Selling Performance"

The value of metal materials, including special alloys, high-temperature alloys, precision alloys, and functional materials, is increasingly reflected in "performance" rather than "weight". This exhibition area connects key downstream industries such as high-end equipment, national defense and military industry, semiconductors, and new energy.

Come and see: high-end alloy materials, special metallurgical technology, material testing and certification services.

Metal Cutting Theme Exhibition | The 'Last Mile' of Intelligent Manufacturing

Laser cutting, plasma cutting, waterjet cutting, saw cutting, CNC machining center - cutting is the final step in connecting materials and finished products, and it is also the easiest link to see efficiency improvement in intelligent manufacturing. Precision, speed, flexibility, and low-carbon are the four major directions for upgrading.

Come and see: intelligent cutting equipment, flexible production lines, automated loading and unloading systems, green cutting technology.

People who come here bring real problems

2026MTM is expected to have over 1000 companies exhibiting and 40000 professional visitors in attendance.

Steel mills are seeking low-carbon solutions with renovation plans and contractual pressures; Equipment manufacturers search for application scenarios with new products; Downstream users seek qualified suppliers with high-end demands; Industry associations and research institutions promote the co construction of standards; Investment institutions are seeking opportunities during the window period of green and low-carbon transformation, intelligent upgrading, and industry mergers and acquisitions.

This is not a superficial exhibition, but a meeting place of policies, technology, supply and demand, and capital.

Forty years, a gathering of transformation nodes

In 1986, the Shanghai International Metallurgical Industry Exhibition was founded. In 2026, MTM Metal World Expo celebrates its 40th anniversary.

Over the past forty years, China's steel industry has gone from "whether it exists" to "whether it is good or not", and from "scale expansion" to "green intelligence". In 2026, standing at the multiple intersections of the beginning of the 15th Five Year Plan, the first year of energy conservation and carbon reduction, the first year of carbon market compliance, and the 40th anniversary node, MTM is not only a display platform, but also a site for the industry to find definitive answers.

Refined into steel, glorious for forty years.

From December 3-5, 2026, at the Shanghai New International Expo Center,Witnessing the next glorious forty years of China's steel industry with you.

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