United States Steel Corporation, Pittsburgh, Pa., a steel producer and SFIA member, recently broke ground in Osceola, Arkansas on the company’s next-generation highly sustainable and technologically advanced steel mill. The $3 billion steel mill will be the most advanced in North America and the largest private project in the history of Arkansas.
“Several years ago, we embarked on a transformative vision for U.S. Steel,” said David B. Burritt, U.S. Steel president and CEO. “Now we celebrate, as we take another significant step forward in becoming the steel company of the future. This facility is engineered to bring together the most advanced technology, to create the steel mill of the future that delivers profitable sustainable solutions for our customers.”
3 Million Tons Annual Steelmaking Capacity
The new plant is being built next to U.S. Steel’s Big River Steel facility. The two facilities together will be known as Big River Steel Works.
Big River Steel Works will have:
- Two electric arc furnaces (EAFs) with 3 million tons per year of advanced steelmaking capability
- First use of endless casting and rolling line technology in the United States, bringing significant energy, efficiency, and capability enhancements to the company’s operations
- Advanced finishing capabilities
3D image of U. S. Steel’s New Advanced Technology Steel Mill in Osceola, Arkansas (Graphic: Business Wire)
“Once this mill reaches full production, Mississippi County will be the largest steel-producing county in the nation,” said Mike Preston, secretary of commerce for the state of Arkansas . “The company’s decision to select Osceola as the site of this mill speaks volumes about the business climate and workforce in the area. By being the home of the first mill in the country to use endless casting and rolling technology, the steel industry will continue to recognize Arkansas for its excellence in steel production.”
Project completion and full operation is anticipated by 2024. Upon completion, this project will apply to become LEED® certified.
Big River Steel Works is expected to bring 900 plant jobs to Arkansas.
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson inspires audience with vision of how the new steel mill will bring economic growth to Arkansas (Photo: Business Wire)
“We are excited to break ground on the project. Once it is finished, it will be the largest single project investment in the state’s history. This is a great opportunity for Arkansas,” said Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson said, “and I am thrilled to watch the impact this project will have on the northeast Arkansas economy as well as the families of the workers to be employed by the mill.”
Learn more about the project and watch the ceremony.
About United States Steel CorporationFounded in 1901, United States Steel Corporation is a leading steel producer that serves the automotive, construction and other industries with high value-added steel products, such as U. S. Steel’s proprietary XG3™ advanced high-strength steel.
The company also maintains iron ore production and has an annual raw steelmaking capability of 22.4 million net tons. U. S. Steel is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pa., with world-class operations across the United States and in Central Europe.
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