U. S. Steel Celebrates launch of new electrical steel line with ribbon cutting in Osceola, Arkansas

2023-10-13

Oct. 13, 2023 - United States Steel Corporation (NYSE: X) (“U. S. Steel”) today hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of its new, non-grain oriented (“NGO”) electrical steel line at its Big River Steel facility in Osceola, Arkansas. The successful startup of the line marks a significant milestone for U. S. Steel, as the line has the capacity to produce more tons of NGO electrical steel per year in the United States than any other domestic steelmaker, while supplying sustainable steel solutions that are best for people and the planet.

This new line is the latest example of U. S. Steel’s customer-centric strategy, as it expands its portfolio of products needed to serve growing markets and help customers meet their sustainability goals. The key product that will be produced on the line, InduX™, positions U. S. Steel as a crucial supplier for the expanding electric vehicle market, as no electric vehicle, motor, or generator today is operational without the steel grades needed to transform electrical power into usable energy. The line is the final step in a steelmaking process that utilizes up to 90% scrap steel as raw material and reduces carbon emissions (Scope 1 and Scope 2) up to 70-80% compared to traditional integrated steelmaking, while producing sustainable, infinitely recyclable steels like InduX™.

“The American manufacturing renaissance continues in Osceola today, thanks to the innovative minds and hard work of our employees,” said U. S. Steel President and Chief Executive Officer David B. Burritt. “This investment will enable us to serve our customers as they address growing markets, like electric vehicles, with the knowledge that the steel they are receiving is not only sustainable, but also mined, melted and made in America.”

Titled, “Energize the Future: EmPOWERing the Green Revolution,” the event underscored how Big River Steel remains focused on innovation and excellence, playing a key role in the industry’s transformation to low-carbon steel production. It was one of the first mills in the world to be LEED® certified and the first steel mill in North America to receive ResponsibleSteel™ site certification. The new line is the length of nearly eight football fields at approximately 2,333 feet long, and with a 200,000-ton annual capacity.

“Hundreds of our industry-best employees made today possible. Every day, their dedication to this community and to American manufacturing are building this country to be stronger and more sustainable than ever before. This investment will allow our customers to purchase more steel made here in the USA and help them to meet their own sustainability goals,” said U. S. Steel Senior Vice President of Advanced Technology Steelmaking and Chief Operating Officer of Big River Steel Works, Daniel R. Brown.

“Congratulations to U. S. Steel for opening their newest steel line at Osceola’s Big River Steel facility. As this project shows, when business, government, and communities work together, anything is possible,” said Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders.

Following the full acquisition of Big River Steel in 2021, U. S. Steel commenced construction of the NGO line in October 2022. The $450 million project was completed on time and on budget.