Blast Furnace
Hydrogen skepticism besets steelmaking sector
Two projects postponed in Ohio and Germany are among nearly 10 high-profile hydrogen energy investments that tapped the brakes in mid-2025.
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Algoma EAF is up and running
Canadian steelmaker also says steel made in its electric arc furnace will be branded as Volta products.
SSAB secures funding for EAF conversion project
The steel producer will use the $500 million to go toward its electric arc furnace technology installation in Luleå, Sweden.
Steel imports trend upward in May
Government statistics show nearly 20 percent more steel flowed into the U.S. this May compared with April; USW calls for “focus on addressing nonmarket economic competition.”
ArcelorMittal postpones EAF conversions in Germany
The company, which also has sold a mill in Bosnia, says business conditions in Germany have “not moved in a favorable direction.”
US Steel, NSC say merger has been finalized
In a move tied to the transaction, steelmaker ArcelorMittal says it has completed its acquisition of Nippon Steel’s stake in a Calvert, Alabama, mill complex.
US Steel, NSC confirm ‘golden share’ agreement
The two steel companies list “a golden share to be issued to the U.S. government” among the aspects of what they call a partnership agreement.
GFG Alliance loses legal appeal in Singapore
Singapore judge rules against Liberty Steel parent company and in favor of fellow global steel producer ArcelorMittal.
US Steel, NSC remain silent on merger
The structure of a newly proposed United States Steel and Nippon Steel partnership has yet to be unveiled by either company.
Advocacy groups question ‘green’ label for coal in steel production
Coalition of 30 nonprofit groups says a Japanese request to use a “mass balance” approach to calculate carbon in steel should be rejected.
Anticipate and adapt
The U.S. EAF steel industry investment flywheel continues building market-competitive capacity.
