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Collaboration is key (Live from the UK Metals Expo)

SteelCast at UK Metals Expo: Collaboration Key to Decarbonising the UK Steel Industry

Two days before Tata Steel announced its proposal to decarbonise its UK operations with support from the UK Government, SteelCast visited the UK Metals Expo.

Metal suppliers, manufacturers, customers, and competitors alike came together under the same roof — and one thing was clear: we’re not going to get far without each other.

Key Questions for the Future of Steel

What will decarbonisation look like for the UK steel industry? Can we realistically decarbonise the economy without steel? What would a transition to Electric Arc Furnaces (EAFs) mean for Tata Steel’s operations and UK supply chains?

Is carbon capture and storage a viable solution for the steel sector? With new technologies on the horizon, how will the industry address the growing skills gap?

Insights from Industry Leaders

To explore these critical topics, Gareth Brookes of Tata Steel spoke with a host of industry and academic leaders — including Lord Rupert Redesdale, Chairman of UK Metals Expo — during interviews conducted throughout the event.

Listen to the full SteelCast episodes from UK Metals Expo here.

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