US Steel to replace BF No. 14 cladding at Gary Works

The United States Steel Corporation (US Steel) has made strategic progress on major projects in Indiana, with key investments funded and accelerated through a partnership with Nippon Steel Corporation, a Japanese steel company. The company announced that the company's board of directors has approved full funding for the replacement of lining in the amount of $ 350 million for blast furnace No. 14 at the Gary Works plant in Indiana. The lining replacement project is seen as a critical upgrade to maintain long-term production capabilities at the plant.

In addition to the blast furnace project, the company is advancing further upgrades at the Gary Works hot strip mill with an estimated additional investment of $200 million, as previously reported. SteelOrbis.

David B. Burritt, CEO of US Steel, said the projects represent tangible progress in investing "in the future of American steelmaking," supporting production and expanding opportunities for workers in the region. These improvements are expected to increase overall productivity, improve operational efficiency, and expand the product range as part of US Steel's transition to advanced low-emission steel solutions.

The strategic initiatives in Indiana are part of a broader multi-year capital deployment plan supported by Nippon Steel's commitment to invest approximately $11 billion in US Steel operations by the end of 2028. This partnership aims to accelerate modernization, expand steel production capabilities, and strengthen