Tata Steel UK launches public consultation on proposed Electric Arc Furnace at its Port Talbot steelworks
Tata Steel UK has launched an initial public consultation on its proposal to build a state-of-the-art Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) at its Port Talbot steelworks as part of its bold plan to transform its UK operations into a world-leading centre for green steelmaking.
The £1.25 billion investment – which is subject to finalising UK Government funding support – includes a new 3.2 million tonne capacity EAF and two new metallurgy ladle furnaces.
The project will preserve more than 5,000 steelmaking jobs, improve local air quality, and reduce the site’s CO2 emissions by about 90% – equivalent to 20% of Wales’ CO2 emissions and 1.5% of the UK’s CO2 emissions.
Rajesh Nair, CEO at Tata Steel UK, said: “We’re excited to launch the public consultation on our plans for the Port Talbot steelworks. We are committed to continuing our engagement with the local community and I’d encourage people to come along to our forthcoming events to learn more about our journey to green steelmaking and the proposed EAF. Hearing the thoughts and views of the people who live and work around our sites is really important to us, and there’s no better way of doing this than in person.
The project will preserve more than 5,000 steelmaking jobs, improve local air quality, and reduce the site’s CO2 emissions by about 90%
"The transformation of our business aims to revolutionise the industry and secure sustainable steelmaking in Port Talbot for decades to come."
As part of the public consultation, Tata Steel UK is hosting an online webinar and a series of drop-in events for the local community in Port Talbot:
Wednesday 31st July, 18.00 - 19.00, Webinar
Drop-in Events:
- Thursday 1st August, 15.00 - 19.00, Taibach Community Centre
- Wednesday 7th August, 15.00 - 19.00, St Paul’s Centre
- Monday 12th August, 15.00 - 19.00, Aberavon Green Stars RFC
Further details are available on the project website www.tatasteeleurope.com/green-steel-future/planning.
About Tata Steel UK
- The Tata Steel Group has been named one of the most ethical companies in the world, and is among the top producing global steel companies with an annual crude steel capacity of 34 million tonnes.
- Tata Steel in the UK has the ambition to produce net-zero steel by 2045 at the latest, and to have reduced 30% of its CO2 emissions by 2030.
- Tata Steel is the largest steelmaker in the UK with primary steelmaking at Port Talbot in South Wales supporting manufacturing and distribution operations at sites across Wales, England and Northern Ireland as well as Norway, Sweden, France and Germany. It also benefits from a network of international sales offices around the world.
- Tata Steel employs more than 8,000 people and has an annual crude steel capacity of 5 million tonnes, supplying high-quality steel products to demanding markets, including construction and infrastructure, automotive, packaging and engineering.
- Tata Steel Group is one of the world's most geographically-diversified steel producers, with operations and a commercial presence across the world.
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