10-11 SEPTEMBER 2025, The NEC Birmingham |

From Blast to Arc: A new world of EAF steelmaking in the UK and what it means pt.1

September 11, 2024

2:00 pm - 2:50 pm

September 11, 2024

2:00 pm - 2:50 pm

The Big Issues Theatre

Join us for an insightful session exploring the transformative shift from traditional blast furnace steelmaking to electric arc furnace (EAF) steelmaking in the UK. Discover how EAF technology can revolutionise the steel industry by enhancing sustainability, efficiency, and economic viability.

Learn how EAF technology works and its advantages over traditional methods.
Dispelling common myths about the quality and cost-effectiveness of EAF-produced steel.
Explore successful case studies and best practices from EAF operations.

Gareth Beese

Principal Consultant

CRU

Gareth Stace

Director General

UK Steel

Paul Wheeler

Head of Process Sustainability

Tata Steel UK

Chris Vaughan

Technical Director

British Steel

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