# Algerian Qatari Steel plans to double capacity at Bellara steel complex

Algerian Qatari Steel (AQS) plans to initiate the second phase of its DRI unit project at its Bellara steel complex to double existing capacity to an annual 4.4 million mt of crude steel.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2022-11-03
- Where: Bellara, Algeria
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 4.4 million mt per year of crude steel
- Products: crude steel, flat products
- Sectors: [Steel and Metal Products](https://endata.com/sectors/steel-metal-products.md)

## Companies

- [Algerian Qatari Steel](https://endata.com/companies/61199.md)

## Sources

- [steelorbis.com](https://www.steelorbis.com/steel-news/latest-news/algerias-aqs-to-double-capacity-at-bellara-steel-complex-1266305.htm), 2022-11-03: "Algerian Qatari Steel (AQS) has announced that it plans to initiate the second phase of its direct reduced iron (DRI) unit project at its Bellara steel complex to double its existing capacity to an annual 4.4 million mt of crude steel."

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