Algoma Steel Applauds Approval of New 230kV Transmission Line in Sault Ste. Marie, Supporting Regional Growth and Green Steel Transition

SAULT STE. MARIE, Ontario, Aug. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Algoma Steel Group Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTL; TSX: ASTL) (“Algoma” or “the Company”), a leading Canadian producer of hot and cold rolled steel sheet and plate products, today congratulates PUC (Transmission) LP (“PUC Transmission”) and Hydro One Sault Ste. Marie LP (“Hydro One”) on each obtaining authorization pursuant to the Ontario Energy Board Act to construct a new 230kV transmission line and related transformation components in Sault Ste. Marie. The combined local transmission project improves the city’s access to Hydro One’s planned regional grid infrastructure upgrade as previously prioritized by the Province of Ontario.