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Spanish steel producers also need increased government support

The unit was stopped on March 22, 2023, when a fire broke out during routine maintenance of the blast furnace

During the month, Spanish steelmakers produced 1.45 million tons of steel

Due to rising energy costs, steel shipments from Spain fell to the level of pandemic 2020

Works councils at ArcelorMittal plants in Aviles, Gijón and Aboño suspended strikes

At the same time, the company has not yet completed the cleaning of blast furnace A at the Gijon plant

During the month, Spanish steelmakers produced 1.13 million tons of steel

The past year was marked by a slowdown in production amid a sharp rise in energy prices

The company will receive €450 million to build a direct reduction plant that will replace two blast furnaces

The main shortage of hot-rolled steel in the EU is expected in the summer 2023

The company is assessing the consequences of fires that occurred at blast furnaces in Spain and France

The terms of the forced shutdown of blast furnace A have not yet been determined