Algoma Steel suspends EAF production after unplanned outage at Lake Superior Power plant
Reuters2026/08/17 12:10- Algoma Steel reported an unplanned outage at its Lake Superior Power plant when a turbine unit detected an abnormal condition.
- Electric arc furnace production was suspended due to lost power supply; downstream finishing and shipping continued.
- EAF outage expected to last no more than 21 days; alternate onsite power plan could restart operations in about 10 days.
- Shipment volumes may be affected; current inventory and order positions indicate limited near-term delivery disruption.
- Work underway with GE Vernova to commission a contracted spare turbine to restore normal power plant operations.
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