Cuba's long steel manufacturer, Antillana de Acero, has successfully inaugurated its cutting-edge electric arc furnace steel mill, known as Unidad Empresarial de Base, as reported by various media outlets. The newly commissioned EAF plant boasts an impressive annual production capacity surpassing 200,000 metric tons.
This remarkable achievement, made possible through a project funded by a loan from Russia, is set to significantly bolster the country's steel production and export capabilities.
The comprehensive modernization project, geared towards enhancing the company's operations, is slated for completion in 2024, culminating in the launch of the rolling mill.
