United States Steel Corporation (US Steel) announced a $75 million capital investment to build new premium filament at its Fairfield Tubular Operations facility in Alabama.
The project, approved by the company's board of directors, is part of a broader capital deployment plan developed in collaboration with Nippon Steel.
Increasing production and energy efficiency
The new line will increase the productivity of high-quality threaded tubular products used in the oil and gas industry. It will feature advanced automation and process modernization to increase throughput, reduce costs and improve safety.
Designed to minimize environmental impact, the project includes dust collection systems, mist eliminators and high-efficiency motors to ensure responsible environmental performance.
The company emphasized that this investment strengthens its role as a a key domestic supplier of tubular products and support the broader goals of U.S. industrial and energy independence. Construction will begin after receiving all necessary regulatory approvals.
