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Algoma Steel Expects Q3 Shipments to Come in Around 145K After Previous Power Outage
The guidance reflects lower third-quarter output and a $50 million to $55 million capacity utilization adjustment, the company said.
On Thursday, Algoma Steel Group Inc. provided guidance for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026, expecting steel shipments of approximately 145,000 tons and an Adjusted EBITDA loss between $10 million and $20 million.
A turbine outage at Lake Superior Power facility constrained electric arc furnace production, forcing the company to lower shipment volumes and unfavorably shift product mix during the quarter.
"We have successfully installed a replacement turbine," Algoma CEO Rajat Marwah said, confirming the plant now operates at full power and EAF Unit Two electrical equipment testing is complete.
During the outage, CFO Michael Moraca noted the company "accelerated planned maintenance" and advanced EAF Unit Two commissioning, reducing future downtime requirements as the transition progresses.
Algoma's transition to electric arc furnace steelmaking represents one of North America's largest industrial decarbonization initiatives, expected to reduce carbon emissions by approximately 70% once fully transitioned.