U. S. Steel Introduces InduX™ Electrical Steel at Ceres Global

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United States Steel Corporation (NYSE: X) has announced the launch of its new electrical steel product, InduX™, set to begin production at the Big River Steel facility in Osceola, Arkansas, in summer 2023. This ultra-thin, lightweight steel is designed for use in electric vehicles, generators, and transformers, enhancing motor efficiency and vehicle mileage. Production is expected to reach 200,000 tons per year with a capital expenditure of approximately $450 million, funded by cash from Big River Steel. This initiative bolsters American jobs and the domestic supply chain while aligning with U. S. Steel's sustainability goals, including a target of net-zero GHG emissions by 2050.

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• Launch of InduX™ electrical steel targeting the growing EV market.
• Production at Big River Steel scheduled for summer 2023 with a capacity of 200,000 tons per year.
• Investment of approximately $450 million in production infrastructure supported by internal cash flow.
• Strengthens U.S. job market and domestic supply chain resilience.
• Aligns with sustainability goals, including net-zero GHG emissions by 2050.

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New product for the growing American electric vehicle market

PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- United States Steel Corporation (NYSE: X) today announced that its new electrical steel product, InduX™, will begin production at its Big River Steel facility in the summer of 2023 with the commissioning of its new non-grain oriented (NGO) electrical steel line.

U. S. Steel introduces InduX™ electrical steel for the growing American electric vehicle market.

InduX™ electrical steel is a very wide, ultra-thin, and light-weight steel, having all the magnetic properties necessary for electric vehicles (EV), as well as generators and transformers. In an EV, the better the magnetic properties, the better the motor efficiency, and the more mileage a vehicle can achieve. By producing InduX™ steel in the United States, U. S. Steel is making a significant investment in American jobs and bolstering the resilience of the country’s domestic supply chain.

InduX™ steel will be produced on the new NGO electrical steel line at Big River Steel in Osceola, Arkansas. NGO line construction is currently underway, and when fully operational, will produce up to 200,000 tons of InduX™ steel per year. Total expected capital expenditures for the NGO line of approximately $450 million is funded by cash generated from Big River Steel.

The product unveiling was made during the Corporate Climate Leadership panel at the Ceres Global conference in New York City. U. S. Steel Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer, Richard L. Fruehauf, joined others who emphasized the need for partnerships in advancing decarbonization efforts.

“We know achieving our goal of net-zero GHG emissions by 2050 requires extraordinary action from everyone, and we are doing our part by collaborating to find new business approaches and to develop new technologies,” said Fruehauf. “Moreover, steel’s adaptability and near-infinite recyclability make it the ideal material to build safe, modern, and sustainable societies.”

U. S. Steel was the first North American headquartered steel company to announce a 2050 net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions goal (Scope 1 and Scope 2) and to join ResponsibleSteel™, but the benefits of its strategic initiatives go beyond the steel industry alone. “Our customers, including the EV manufacturers, have announced their own decarbonization goals,” said Kenneth E. Jaycox, U. S. Steel Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer. “While we’re advancing on our sustainability goals, we’re also helping our customers meet theirs. That mutual benefit is inherent to our Best for All ^® strategy.”

Additional detail on InduX™ electrical steel will be provided at www.ussteel.com in the coming weeks. More information on U. S. Steel’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets and environmental efforts can be found here.

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Founded in 1901, United States Steel Corporation is a leading steel producer. With an unwavering focus on safety, the Company’s customer-centric Best for All^® strategy is advancing a more secure, sustainable future for U. S. Steel and its stakeholders. With a renewed emphasis on innovation, U. S. Steel serves the automotive, construction, appliance, energy, containers, and packaging industries with high value-added steel products such as U. S. Steel’s proprietary XG3^® advanced high-strength steel. The Company also maintains competitively advantaged iron ore production and has an annual raw steelmaking capability of 22.4 million net tons. U. S. Steel is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with world-class operations across the United States and in Central Europe. For more information, please visit www.ussteel.com.

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E – aejoyner@uss.com

Source: United States Steel Corporation

FAQ

When will InduX™ electrical steel begin production at U. S. Steel?

InduX™ electrical steel is scheduled to begin production in summer 2023 at the Big River Steel facility.

What is the production capacity for InduX™ steel?

The production capacity for InduX™ steel is projected to be up to 200,000 tons per year.

What is the investment amount for the new electrical steel line?

The total expected capital expenditure for the new electrical steel line is approximately $450 million.

How does InduX™ contribute to sustainability efforts?

InduX™ supports U. S. Steel's sustainability strategy, aiming for net-zero GHG emissions by 2050.