Tenaris to Invest $90M in Pennsylvania Steel Facilities
Steel News | 2026-07-01 06:52:56
Tenaris has invested approximately $150 million in the two facilities since acquiring them in 2020.
By Paul Ploumis
SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): Tenaris has announced an investment of $90 million to modernize its steelmaking and seamless pipe manufacturing facilities in Pennsylvania. The move is aimed at boosting production capacity and meeting rising demand from the U.S. oil and gas sector.
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The investment will support major upgrades at the company's Koppel steel shop and Ambridge seamless pipe mill. Planned improvements include advanced automation, new equipment, and process enhancements designed to increase productivity, improve operational reliability, and strengthen workplace safety.
Tenaris has invested approximately $150 million in the two facilities since acquiring them in 2020.
At the Koppel plant, the company will upgrade its electric arc furnace, introduce larger-capacity ladles, and build a new steel bar storage yard. Meanwhile, the Ambridge facility will receive a dedicated bar-cutting area to improve material flow between the two manufacturing sites and enhance production efficiency. Tenaris also plans to modernize the scrap shredder at its nearby recycling operation.
Construction is expected to begin in the coming months, with most of the modernization projects expected to complete during the second half of 2027.
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- How much is Tenaris investing in its Pennsylvania operations?
Tenaris is investing $90 million to modernize its steelmaking and seamless pipe manufacturing facilities.
- What upgrades are planned?
The company will upgrade the electric arc furnace, add larger-capacity ladles, build a new steel bar storage yard, create a dedicated bar-cutting area, and modernize its scrap shredder.
- When will the modernization projects be completed?
Construction is set to begin in the coming months, with most projects expected to be completed during the second half of 2027.
