According to Spanish media reports, an explosion occurred in ArcelorMittal Spain's blast furnace A at the Veriña plant in Gijon, Spain, which led to a temporary shutdown of the furnace..
The explosion occurred on Wednesday, September 9, as a result of a sudden evaporation on a wagon platform. There were no reports of casualties. ArcelorMittal in Spain is currently repairing equipment damaged during blast furnace preparation and is scheduled to restart on Saturday, September. 12.
Blast furnace A is part of the integrated production in Астурии
Blast furnace A, together with blast furnace B, is part of ArcelorMittal's integrated steelmaking facility in Asturias, Spain, and produces cast iron for subsequent steel production.
Meanwhile, the Regional Minister of Science, Industry and Employment of Asturias, Borja Sanchez, said he expects the incident will not affect the pace of ArcelorMittal Spain's planned investments in the region aimed at maintaining steel production in Asturias.
ArcelorMittal's facilities in Asturias, Spain, are undergoing a decarbonization process that includes the gradual replacement of traditional steelmaking equipment with electric arc furnaces to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
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