Russian oligarchs own most of Evraz, operator of the steel mill in Pueblo. Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, their stake in that plant has been problematic.

Russian oligarchs own most of Evraz, operator of the steel mill in Pueblo. Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, their stake in that plant has been problematic.
Putin crony Roman Abramovich has been crimped of his ownership in a British soccer club. No sanctions by the United States—yet. He has the largest take in steel company.
Executives of Evraz say the key to their decision to build a $500 steel mill in Pueblo was the long-term cost reliability offered by solar power.
From a decarbonization roadmap to a giant solar farm to firming plans for 100% renewable energy, Colorado’s energy transition in 2020 told in these stories.
The gritty steel town of Pueblo has been reinventing itself for almost 50 years. One vision sees green energy being the center of a blue-collar reinvention.
Construction of the nation’s largest behind-the-meter solar project will begin in October after steel mill expansion in Colorado approved. The 240-megawatt solar farm will supply 90% of steel mill’s energy.