Steel for the Power Generation & Transmission Industry

Whether used in the agricultural industry for biomass collection, reinforcing concrete hydroelectric dams, or constructing wind turbines (both on land and offshore), green energy would not be possible without steel. This is because of its ability to endure the harsh environments required, its structural strength, as well as its recyclability.

On average, just one high-voltage transmission tower is made up of between 40,000 and 60,000 pounds of steel. Transporting electricity and making it safe to enter peoples’ homes is a massive undertaking and is only possible with the scale and durability that steel provides.

Beyond the towers that deliver electricity to users, huge amounts of steel are used for railways, ships, and more to transport other forms of fuel across the country and even the world. These transport networks rely on steel’s strength for bridges, longevity for rail systems, corrosion resistance for ships, and much more to get you the energy you need.

As we discuss on our Oil & Gas page, steel is also critical in many parts of the oil production process. From offshore drilling platforms and flowlines to refineries and storage tanks, steel allows the oil and gas industry to process harsh chemicals and materials without having to worry.