Algoma Steel is considering the reactivation of its 73 year old No. 6 blast furnace as a contingency plan. While the company is transitioning to electric arc furnaces (EAFs) to cut carbon emissions by 70 percent, concerns over the cost and availability of scrap metal and ore-based metallics are forcing a rethink of their backup options. This potential move highlights the practical challenges of industrial decarbonization, where feedstock supply chains can conflict with climate goals and government funded emissions targets.
