en.Wedoany.com Reported - U.S. Steel plans to invest approximately $475 million to expand its Fairfield Tubular Operations in Alabama, adding a new heat treatment line to enhance the supply of steel pipes for the U.S. oil and gas industry.

The company's board of directors has approved funding for the project, which will install a new quench and temper line to produce heat-treated steel pipes required for oil country tubular goods (OCTG). The line is expected to reach full production capacity by the second quarter of 2029.

This investment will increase U.S. Steel's internal production of heat-treated tubular products while helping to serve existing customers and explore new business opportunities. President and CEO David B. Burritt stated that the investment marks a significant milestone in the company's commitment to American manufacturing excellence, adding that by increasing internal heat treatment capacity, it can strengthen the supply chain, improve product quality, and create a safe and advanced workplace for employees, aligning with the company's vision to forge the next century of American steel.

In addition to the new production line, U.S. Steel also plans several improvements at the Fairfield site, including expanding employee areas and building a new training center that uses virtual reality for employee training.

The Fairfield plant primarily produces seamless steel pipes for energy customers, with steel sourced from the nearby Fairfield Works smelting operations. The new heat treatment capacity will help the company better serve customers in major U.S. oil and gas regions, including the Permian Basin, Eagle Ford, Haynesville, and Appalachia.

Jon Barganier, President and CEO of Manufacture Alabama, said that U.S. Steel's investment in a new quench and temper line at the Fairfield Tubular Operations reflects a strong commitment to Alabama's workforce and the future of manufacturing.

The Fairfield expansion is part of U.S. Steel's strategy to grow its tubular product business and increase domestic steel pipe production for the energy industry. Following board approval, construction will proceed, with the new line scheduled to begin production in 2029.

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