Study finds that upgrade of U. S. Steel’s Mon
Valley Works facilities would lead to nearly 5,000 construction
jobs and $38 million in taxes
United States Steel Corporation (NYSE: X) (“U. S. Steel”)
released a new economic impact analysis today, conducted by Parker
Strategy Group, that assesses how the proposed $1 billion
investment committed by Nippon Steel Corporation (“Nippon Steel”)
to modernize U. S. Steel’s Mon Valley Works following the closing
of the pending merger with U. S. Steel would generate a significant
economic impact in Pennsylvania.
For the purposes of the study, construction ($600 million) and
equipment costs ($400 million) are separated and it is assumed that
$600 million of the $1 billion investment would be spent in
Pennsylvania.
Considering the supply chain and labor realities that would
reduce in-state spending for any major construction project in the
Mon Valley, the study looked at a range of spending scenarios.
According to the study, if just 80% of the $600 million
construction project is spent in Pennsylvania, the Nippon Steel
investment would generate a $952.9 million incremental economic
impact over a two-year timeframe.
Nippon Steel is committed to investing no less than $1 billion
in the Mon Valley Works operations following closing of the
transaction to extend the production life of integrated assets and
enhance the security of steel supply to American manufacturers.
Together with the previously announced $1.4 billion capital
expenditures in BLA-covered facilities, these investments are
strong commitments to the region and union-represented facilities
that go well beyond what is currently required by the Basic Labor
Agreement.
Among the findings, the study showed concentrated economic
impact to Southwest Pennsylvania and increased impact if
construction dollars are spent in Pennsylvania.
“Not only will this deal secure U. S. Steel’s Pennsylvania
footprint – an economic boon benefiting communities and employees –
the Nippon Steel investment in Mon Valley Works facilities would
cause a positive ripple effect across the Pennsylvania economy,”
said President and Chief Executive Officer of U. S. Steel David B.
Burritt. “While the economic impact is undeniable, what is most
heartening is the consequential economic and generational impact
this investment will have on the families and communities of the
Mon Valley.”
The study predicts that when just 40% of the investment is spent
in state it would create nearly 2,500 jobs and generate an almost
half billion-dollar economic impact (2,432 jobs, $476.4 million
total impact) over a two-year period.
When 80% of the project costs are spent in Pennsylvania, the
impact increases dramatically doubling the number of jobs created
(4,864 jobs) and generating almost $1 billion in economic impact
($952.9 million total impact) over a two-year period.
“The Nippon Steel investment makes possible a generational
upgrade at the Mon Valley Works facilities that will only occur if
the transaction closes,” said Scott Buckiso, Senior Vice President
& Chief Manufacturing Officer, North American Flat-Rolled
Segment. “With a new lease on life, these facilities would support
and sustain jobs at U. S. Steel and across the region for small
businesses that depend on our continued presence in the Mon
Valley.”
Read the full economic impact study here.
A 2023 economic impact study showed that U. S. Steel’s
operations in PA generated $3.6 billion in total economic impact,
supported and sustained 11,417 jobs through its operations and
purchases from the local supply chain, and generated $138.2 million
in state and local taxes as a result of operations and capital
spending.
About U. S. Steel
Founded in 1901, United States Steel Corporation is a leading
steel producer. With an unwavering focus on safety, the Company’s
customer-centric Best for All® strategy is advancing a more secure,
sustainable future for U. S. Steel and its stakeholders. With a
renewed emphasis on innovation, U. S. Steel serves the automotive,
construction, appliance, energy, containers, and packaging
industries with high value-added steel products such as U. S.
Steel’s proprietary XG3® advanced high-strength steel. The Company
also maintains competitively advantaged iron ore production and has
an annual raw steelmaking capability of 22.4 million net tons. U.
S. Steel is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with
world-class operations across the United States and in Central
Europe. For more information, please visit www.ussteel.com.
About Parker Strategy Group
With over 50 years of combined experience, Parker Strategy Group
is a national consulting firm specializing in economic impact with
extensive experience across the government, corporate, and
non-profit sectors. We are committed to delivering statistically
valid, industry-respected results that give organizations the
confidence that their analysis is both defensible and actionable
for internal and external audiences.
Led by Nichole Parker, a national economic impact expert with
over 30 years of experience and more than 600 economic impact
studies, Parker Strategy Group excels in producing economic
analysis that is both defensible and easily understood. Nichole’s
deep expertise as an economic analyst enables clients to
confidently explain their impact to key audiences. Past and current
clients include FGS Global, University of Washington, Penn State
University, and the Association of Independent Colleges of
Pennsylvania.
www.parkerstrategygroup.com
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Disclaimer
This economic analysis report is an independent analysis of
Parker Strategy Group and is based upon certain information
provided by United States Steel Corporation and is subject to
certain assumptions. The conclusions presented in the report are
the result of Parker Strategy Group’s independent analysis and have
not been verified by United States Steel Corporation, Nippon Steel
Corporation or their affiliates. Actual outcomes may differ.
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