The steel industry is at a turning point with the start of construction of the Mojave Micro Mill, the first steel mill to be built in California in more than five decades. This project, led by Pacific Steel Group (PSG), aims to produce reinforcing steel with a minimal carbon footprint. reinforcing steel with a minimal carbon footprint, and to supply the and supply the growing demand for resilient and sustainable infrastructure.
Millionaire investment and local employment
With an investment of more than US$600 million, the plant will generate more than 400 permanent jobs in Kern County. In addition, during the construction phase, a significant boost to the local economy is expected through the hiring of skilled labor and suppliers from the region.
Clean energy for steel production
The new steel mill will be built on a 74-acre site in Mojave, 63 acres of which will be dedicated to renewable energy generation. Solar panels and wind turbines will operate electric arc furnaces, significantly reducing emissions of polluting gases. The facility will also incorporate carbon capture and advanced filtration systems to mitigate environmental impact.
PSG will use recycled scrap metal as raw material, which will close the production cycle and reduce dependence on imports. The result will be seismic-grade steel rods, essential for construction projects in a state with high tectonic activity such as California.
Economic and environmental impact of the steel mill in California
The Mojave Micro Mill will set a precedent in the steel production under sustainability standards. The plant is expected to avoid CO₂ emissions equivalent to tens of thousands of automobiles per year and become a national benchmark in clean manufacturing.
With an eye on 2027, the year scheduled for the start of operations, the Mojave steel mill represents a key step in PSG’s strategy to consolidate a vertical integration model. This approach will enable the company to control the entire production cycle of reinforcing steel. reinforcing steelThis approach will enable the company to control the entire reinforcing steel production cycle, ensuring competitiveness and reliable supply for infrastructure projects in the western United States.
Source and photo: Pacific Steel Group
