$1.2 Billion Electrical Steel Facility Announced for Mobile County
MOBILE, Ala.
By Rick McCann
February 7, 2025
A new billion-dollar steel facility is coming to Mobile County, creating more jobs in our area.
ArcelorMittal plans to build a $1.2 billion advanced, non-grain-oriented electrical steel (NOES) manufacturing facility in Calvert.
Construction is set to begin in the second half of 2025, with production anticipated to commence in 2027.
The project is expected to create up to 1,300 jobs during the construction phase and more than 200 permanent positions to support the plant’s ongoing operations.
“ArcelorMittal’s decision to invest more than a billion dollars is driving job creation and innovation. This transformative project strengthens our local economy and reinforces Mobile County’s role in the future of sustainable steel production and electric vehicle manufacturing,” said Mobile Chamber President and CEO Bradley Byrne.
“With this $1.2 billion capital investment, ArcelorMittal is creating new high-paying jobs and helping to position Mobile County as a leader in advanced manufacturing and sustainable technology. We are proud to support this project and the long-term economic benefits it will bring to our residents,” said Mobile County Commission President Merceria Ludgood.
The new facility, wholly owned by ArcelorMittal, will be capable of producing up to 150,000 metric tons of NOES annually, depending on the product mix, in support of automotive and mobility, renewable electricity production, and other industrial and commercial uses of NOES, including electric motors, generators and specialized applications.
Commenting on the project, Governor Kay Ivey said, “ArcelorMittal’s $1.2 billion investment not only strengthens Alabama’s position as a key player in the steel industry but also paves the way for innovation in electric motors and renewable energy technologies. While creating more than 200 new jobs, this project will also bring tremendous economic benefits to our state and underscores Alabama’s commitment to supporting companies that drive progress and create opportunities for our citizens.”
The project promotes U.S. manufacturing competitiveness and addresses a crucial market need by reducing U.S. dependency on electrical steel imports through the expansion of domestic NOES production.
The facility will be located near ArcelorMittal and Nippon Steel’s joint venture, AM/NS Calvert.
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