SMU Blast Furnace Status
Blast Furnace Status
Steel Market Update monitors North American integrated steel mills and the status of their blast furnace(s) which are used to produce pig iron – the first stage of the steel making process. In addition to their operation status, the table below includes information by plant name, furnace I.D., daily capacity, as well as any special comments about the furnace.
AHMSA (Mexico)
| Mill Name / Plant | Furnace ID | Daily Capacity (Net Tons) | Running? | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AHMSA | No. 4 | 2700 | No | Idled in late 2022/early 2023 |
| No. 5 | 6500 | No | Idled in late 2022/early 2023 | |
| No. 6 | 4500 | No | Idled in January 2020 |

