Algoma Steel Group Inc. announced that it has awarded GE Gas Power a contract for an upgrade to the Company's natural gas combined cycle power plant, including the installation of two gas turbine packages. The upgrade is expected to supply Algoma Steel with sufficient internal generation capability to power phase one of its transition to electric arc furnace (EAF) steelmaking. Under the terms of the contract, GE will provide two LM6000 aero derivative gas turbines complete with new control systems as well as a new control system for the existing GE steam turbine.

In addition, GE will also complete a full rewind on the No. 2 Generator. Local contractors from Sault Ste.

Marie and area will be engaged for the equipment installation. Algoma Steel expects the project to be completed in the spring of 2023, a full year before the scheduled commissioning of the new electric arc furnaces. At full capacity, the refurbished cogeneration facility is designed to have the ability to generate 110 MW of electricity, up from its current capacity of 34 MW.