A Pennsylvania steel mill will undergo an electric arc furnace (EAF) modernization project designed to improve productivity, operational reliability, and process stability. The upgrade supports continued investment in North American steelmaking by enhancing a critical thermal processing operation used to melt scrap and other metallic feedstock for steel production.
The modernization project will take place at Tenaris’ steel mill in Koppel, Pennsylvania, where the company is investing more than $90 million across its Koppel steel shop and seamless pipe facility in Ambridge, Pennsylvania. The EAF revamp represents a key component of that broader investment program to improve productivity, reliability, and employee safety across its Pennsylvania operations.
The project will be supplied by Tenova through its U.S. subsidiary, Tenova Inc., which will provide engineering, equipment, and commissioning services for the furnace upgrade. The project will incorporate technologies intended to improve operational efficiency while helping safeguard critical equipment.
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“We are proud to continue our collaboration with Tenaris and to contribute to the modernization of the Koppel facility,” said Francesco Memoli, CEO of Tenova Inc. “Projects like this reflect our shared commitment to innovation and to supporting the long-term competitiveness of steel production. Executing the project entirely in the United States — from engineering to manufacturing — will also ensure close coordination with the [client] and efficient project delivery.”
A key element of the revamp is the implementation of an advanced water flow measurement system for the furnace upper shell. The system is designed to provide more accurate monitoring and control of cooling water circuits, contributing to improved operational stability and optimized process conditions.
Upon completion, the upgraded electric arc furnace is expected to increase operational efficiency and support continued steel production at the Koppel facility as Tenaris continues to invest in meeting evolving client demand.
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