An analysis is made of the state of the technology used at the Azovstal Metallurgical Combine to produce skelp. The prospects for further development of the technology are discussed along with the reconstructive measures such improvement would require in the converter and plate shops, the objective being to master the production of skelp of strength classes X90–X120. An evaluation is made of how the quality indices of skelp made for the production of electric-welded pipe would be affected by the implementation of such measures and changes to the manufacturing technology.