Luxembourg-based steel company ArcelorMittal has resumed operation of blast furnace A at its plant in Gijon, Spain, after a temporary shutdown caused by a steam explosion. According to media reports, the installation is currently operating normally. The incident did not affect customer deliveries or shipments from the site.
The explosion occurred on Wednesday, September 9, as a result of sudden evaporation on a tuyere platform, like at SteelOrbis. earlier it was reported. According to ArcelorMittal, the damage was caused only to the structural elements of the slaughtering platform, while the blast furnace itself was not damaged. There are no reports of casualties. поступало.
Blast furnace B continued to operate during остановки
After the incident, ArcelorMittal safely shut down Blast Furnace A for investigation and repair work. Blast furnace B remained fully operational throughout the year. a malfunction limiting the impact on pig iron production at the Gijon plant.
The latest incident occurred after previous disruptions at the Gijon plant. In March 2023, Blast furnace A was shut down due to a fire caused by complications during a planned shutdown. Meanwhile, in May 2026, blast furnace B resumed production after six months of downtime due to a technical problem.
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