SMU Blast Furnace Status
Blast Furnace Status
SMU monitors North American integrated steel mills and the status of their blast furnaces (BFs). BFs are used to produce pig iron, which is the first stage of the steelmaking process. In addition to their operation status, the table below includes information on plant name, furnace ID, daily furnace capacity, and comments about the furnace.
Blast Furnace Status: AHMSA (Mexico)
| Mill Name / Plant | Furnace ID | Daily Capacity (Short Tons) | Running? | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AHMSA | No. 4 | 2700 | No | Idled late 2022/early 2023. |
| No. 5 | 6500 | No | Idled late 2022/early 2023. | |
| No. 6 | 4500 | No | Idled January 2020. |