Transition to EAF

Transition to EAF

Algoma’s Transition to Electric Arc Furnace Steelmaking

A Transformational Investment in Green Steel
—and a Greener Future

In 2022, following a comprehensive risk assessment and stakeholder engagement process, Algoma began construction on two state-of-the-art Electric Arc Furnaces (EAFs) to replace our existing No. 7 Blast Furnace, Cokemaking, and Basic Oxygen Steelmaking operations.

This transformational EAF investment allows Algoma to deliver on its purpose to build better lives and greener futures. It will also enhance product quality, increase production, and reduce carbon emissions by up to 70%, creating value for all stakeholders and ensuring the benefits of our steel endure for generations to come.

EAF Exterior. Algoma Steel Is Going Electric
Photo of Electric Arc Furnace construction
Overhead photograph of the construction of the Electric Arc Furnace

What Is EAF Steelmaking?

Leveraging the flexibility of electric arc technology and the sustainability of recycling, EAF steelmaking is a versatile, efficient, and environmentally friendly method for producing steel.

Traditional Blast Furnace steelmaking involves smelting iron ore with coke in a high-temperature furnace, resulting in higher emissions and greater reliance on non-renewable resources. By contrast, EAF steelmaking uses electricity to recycle scrap metal, resulting in significantly fewer emissions and lower environmental impact.

Reduction of
3 Million Tonnes

in Expected Annual CO2 Emissions

Algoma’s transition to EAF steelmaking is the single largest decarbonization project in Canada, allowing us to reduce carbon emissions by up to 70% annually when compared to Blast Furnace steelmaking.

Why Green Steel Means Better Business

Our transition to EAF steelmaking will strengthen Algoma’s competitive position, enhance our profitability, and deliver long-lasting value for our customer, employees, shareholders, as well as the surrounding communities in which we operate.

Projected Carbon Emissions Reductions considerations

The projected carbon emissions reductions presented on this website are based on calculations derived from legacy data. These projections utilize international standards and benchmarks for electric arc steelmaking (EAF) and related processes. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, these calculations may not fully reflect the latest technological advancements, operational changes, or real-time emissions data. Actual reductions in carbon emissions may vary based on site-specific factors, new innovations, and evolving industry practices. This information should not be interpreted as a definitive guarantee of future environmental performance or sustainability outcomes.