Tata Steel Secures Power Supply Agreement for New Port Talbot Furnaces

Sunday, 19 May 2024, 12:15

Tata Steel has finalized an energy deal with the National Grid to power new furnaces in Port Talbot with electricity from 2027, despite facing criticism from unions. The agreement with the UK's electricity grid operator will provide significant power capacity for a state-of-the-art electric arc furnace, leading to the displacement of up to 2,800 workers but advancing Tata's strategic plans for sustainable production.

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Tata Steel's Energy Deal with National Grid

Tata Steel has recently solidified an agreement with the UK's National Grid to supply power to new furnaces at its Port Talbot facility starting in 2027. The company's move towards electric arc furnace technology has been met with both praise and criticism.

Union Criticism and Worker Impact

Up to 2,800 workers may face redundancy as a result of the transition to electric furnaces.
The shift towards sustainable production marks a significant step for the steel industry.

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