Tata Steel UK Submits Planning Application for New Electric Arc Furnace at Port Talbot
Tata Steel UK has submitted its hybrid planning application to Neath Port Talbot Council for state-of-the-art Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) based steelmaking at its Port Talbot steelworks.
Following the UK Government’s signing of the Grant Funding Agreement and the EAF design and supply agreement with Tenova, this is another significant step in Tata Steel’s commitment to decarbonising steel production and securing the future of steelmaking in South Wales.
The application submission follows an extensive engagement programme, which reached thousands of people including local residents, Tata Steel UK employees, and statutory consultees. The pre-application consultation closed on 15 October.
Neath Port Talbot Council will now conduct its own review and consultation on the proposed project, with a decision anticipated in early 2025.
Rajesh Nair, CEO of Tata Steel UK, said:
“We’re delighted to have now submitted our planning application for Electric Arc Furnace-based steelmaking at Port Talbot, and I would like to thank all those many people who have engaged with us to date.”
Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds added:
“This marks another important step towards a bright, long-term future for steelmaking in South Wales, and builds on the improved deal for Port Talbot’s transition this government has agreed with Tata Steel.
It’s great to see these plans moving forward at pace as we continue working to decarbonise the steel sector. Our upcoming Steel Strategy, backed by up to £2.5 billion funding, will help drive this progress even further.”
Further details are available on the dedicated project website: https://www.tatasteeleurope.com/green-steel-future/planning
