Luxembourg-based ArcelorMittal steel company plans to cease steel production at its plant in Duisburg-Ruhrort, Germany, from October 2027, closing the steelmaking plant, continuous casting plant and rolling mill for billets, while maintaining the operation of the wire rod. SteelOrbis became aware of this from the German Association of Secondary Production. Raw Materials and Waste Management (bvse)).
The plan, which still needs to be approved by the ArcelorMittal Supervisory board, is expected to affect about 550 of the approximately 800 jobs at the plant in Дуйсбурге.
The wire rod plant will continue to operate due to external supplies заготовки
After the cessation of steel production, ArcelorMittal intends to continue operating its wire rod in Duisburg using blanks supplied by other group companies and external manufacturers. The ArcelorMittal plant in Hamburg is also expected to supply the billet to Дуйсбург.
The planned shutdowns are related to the expiration of ArcelorMittal's long-term pig iron supply agreement with thyssenkrupp Steel. The agreement, under which thyssenkrupp has supplied liquid pig iron to Duisburg since 1997, expires at the end of September. 2027.
ArcelorMittal announced the termination of the agreement in December 2024, citing a significant increase in carbon costs.. The company subsequently explored alternative sources for producing pig iron on more competitive terms, but was unable to find an acceptable supply option.
The EAF option was recognized economically нежизнеспособным
ArcelorMittal has also explored the possibility of converting its steel production in Duisburg to electric power. The route was based on an arc furnace (EDP), but I came to the conclusion that this option is economically impractical. The company also cited difficult conditions, including the problems of the European steel industry and high production costs..
Discussions on a social plan for affected employees are expected to begin in September, and staff meetings are scheduled for September 7 to discuss planned layoffs.
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