In a transformative £1.25bn investment, Tata Steel is constructing a cutting-edge electric arc furnace (EAF) facility at its Port Talbot site. Designed to produce three million tonnes of low-carbon steel annually, the project marks a significant step toward decarbonizing the steel industry.
Managed by Sir Robert McAlpine, the project encompasses extensive civil, structural, and building work. Enabling activities will begin in early 2023, with main construction slated for autumn, pending planning approval. Completion is expected within three years.
“This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to advance sustainable steel production,” said Peter Jones, Tata Steel’s EAF Project Lead. The new furnace will rank among the world’s largest and most advanced, underscoring Tata Steel’s commitment to reducing CO2 emissions and supporting global climate goals.
Sir Robert McAlpine, which has collaborated with Tata Steel on feasibility studies since 2022, expressed pride in contributing to the decarbonization of the Port Talbot facility. Craig Allen, Managing Director of Industrial at the company, highlighted the site’s potential to become a global leader in sustainable steel production.
The ambitious project will solidify Port Talbot’s position as a hub for eco-friendly steel, while supporting the transition to cleaner industrial practices in the UK and beyond.
