ArcelorMittal Spain to conduct cold shutdown of BF B in Gijon after failed restart

ArcelorMittal Spain has announced that it has decided to carry out a cold shutdown and subsequent emptying of blast furnace B at its Gijón site in Asturias after determining that the stabilization process was unsuccessful.

The company shut down Blast Furnace B for repairs in September 2025 and attempted to restart it in October of the same year. However, the restart process has not been successful since then.

The cooling process lasts for several months

The cooling phase will begin in the coming days, with the total duration expected to last for several months before the furnace can return to full operation. The company stated that the decision was made to ensure a safe restart of the installation.

ArcelorMittal Spain added that it will strive to minimize the impact of the temporary shutdown by organizing the necessary resources to continue meeting customer needs during the downtime.