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So our plans to build an electric arc furnace have been approved ✅ – what next? Tom Evans, Head of Public Affairs, joins our #SteelCast podcast to discuss what the UK Government must do to ensure a successful transition to greener steelmaking in the UK🌱 What’s on the table? ⚡ Tackling energy costs 🏛️ Public procurement policies ♻️ Securing scrap supply for electric arc furnaces & more! Investment in our state-of-the-art electric arc furnace facility at Port Talbot is just the start our journey! 🚀 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://ow.ly/bkL050V5bTy 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://ow.ly/Z57450V5bTx #Podcast | #GreenSteelFuture

✍️ "Industrial strategy 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 a vision" - The Times Fantastic to be mentioned by Tracey Boles today, following our CEO Rajesh N’s comments on the need for a forward-looking industrial strategy for the UK. Speaking to the Business & Trade Committee this week, Rajesh emphasised that: 📈 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗨𝗞 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴. With the right strategy and investment, industries like ours can continue to thrive in the UK – leading innovation, productivity, and sustainability ⚡ We're already committed to making long-term investments a reality, with our state-of-the-art Electric Arc Furnace being completed at the end of 2027. 💪 We're ready to work with policymakers to shape a resilient industrial future that drives both economic growth and benefits future generations! Find Tracy's piece in the comments 👇 #GreenSteelFuture | #IndustrialStrategy | #Sustainability | #Innovation | #UKManufacturing

🔜 Why must Government rapidly embrace policy changes ahead of the UK Steel Strategy's publication? While the Steel Strategy is under careful development - and should run its course - there is a critical opportunity for the UK Government to establish new measures now before it is finalised, as the EU this week announced its Action Plan. For example, Government should urgently strengthen UK steel safeguard quotas for 1 April - at the same timescale the EU has committed to for its steel sector - in response to the US steel tariffs which slapped 25% on all imports from the UK and the rest of the world. At this week's House of Commons Business and Trade Select Committee, panellists from Tata Steel UK, British Steel, Community Union and the Steel Council all agreed that trade diversion into the UK, potentially flooding our market, and speed were their biggest concerns.

Steel must be part of a strong industrial strategy ⚡ The UK Government can take immediate steps to secure the competitiveness of our business and sector today. 🗣️ “Today, the UK steel industry faces significant challenges, from economic uncertainty and high energy costs to the impact of US tariffs and global overcapacity. A successful and modern industrial strategy must recognise that meaningful change takes time, but a clear long-term vision is essential." - Rajesh N Read more in the comments 👇 #GreenSteelFuture | #TataSteel | #GreenSteelmaking | #UKManufacturing

⬆️ EU raises the bar on steel support – UK must act now The European Commission has unveiled its bold Action Plan for Steel and Metals, which will deliver comprehensive measures to protect and strengthen the European steel industry. With global overcapacity, coupled with rising energy costs, and new US tariffs and forthcoming trade diversion intensifying pressure, the EU’s rapid response highlights the urgency of the moment. Key measures include: ·       Ensure an affordable and secure energy supply for the sector ·       Prevent carbon leakage ·       Expand and protect European industrial capacities ·       Promote circularity ·       De-risking decarbonisation ·       Protect quality industrial jobs Many of the new EU Commission policies align directly with proposals UK Steel has already put to Government. The UK must now match this ambition to avoid falling behind. While the Steel Strategy is under careful development, and should run its course, there is a critical opportunity for the UK Government to establish new measures now before it is finalised. For example, to strengthen UK steel safeguard quotas for 1 April, at the same timescale the EU has committed to for its steel sector. ➡️ Gareth Stace, Director-General, UK Steel, said: "The speed and ambition of Ursula von der Leyen’s Steel Action Plan shows what’s possible when governments act decisively. The UK Government should take note. The EU Commission’s plan tackles the same challenges facing UK steel, including high energy prices, trade defences, securing critical raw materials, a stronger Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, and prioritising domestic steel in procurement. “A long-term Steel Strategy matters, but certain actions are needed now. UK Steel has handed clear, worked-up solutions that will reverse our decline to Government. It is time to deliver competitive energy prices, tighten our safeguards against a flood of imports and ensure publicly-funded projects use British-made steel. “The EU has set out a bold and urgent vision for its steel sector. The UK Government must match that ambition and act swiftly to secure the future of our industry before it is too late. We trust it will." 🔗 Our reaction, further information and the link for the EU Plan can be found on our website here: https://lnkd.in/eQVW_zgc #EUPlanforSteel #EuropeanSteel #Steel #TrumpTariffs #SteelStrategy #USTariffs #GreenSteel The European Steel Association (EUROFER)

“We’re looking forward to working closely with the Government to ensure a modern Industrial Strategy that works in tandem with the steel strategy.” 📈 Today, our UK CEO, Rajesh N spoke at the House of Commons’ Business and Trade Select Committee for their inquiry into the UK’s Industrial Strategy. We are committed to our decarbonisation programme which includes working with the UK Government to build a state-of-the-art Electric Arc Furnace. While there are challenges facing the UK’s steel sector, we look forward to working with the Government to improve the industrial competitiveness of the UK steel industry. Head to the comments to see Rajesh's full statement and reflections following the session 👇 #GreenSteelFuture | #TataSteel | #GreenSteelmaking

𝗢𝘂𝗿 £𝟭.𝟮𝟱 𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲⚡🔥 It will also take our recycling efforts to the next level. When our state-of-the-art Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) is commissioned at the end of 2027: ♻️ 2-25.5 million tonnes of scrap per will be recycled and used in the steelmaking process each year 🇬🇧 75% of raw materials used will be sourced from the UK 📉 90% reduction of direct CO2 emissions (Scope 1) Learn more about our journey on #GlobalRecyclingDay by heading to the link in the comments below 👇 #GreenSteelFuture | #UKSteel | #UKManufacturing | #TataSteel

📈🚨 𝗨𝗞 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘂𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝘆 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝟱𝟬% 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆! New research published by UK Steel today suggests a new approach to tackle the uncompetitive electricity prices our sector is facing: They suggest a new mechanism which will: 1️⃣ Provide price parity with the lowest-cost European competitors by fixing electricity prices for the steel sector, increasing global competitiveness 🔌 2️⃣ Protect against price volatility, enabling long-term planning and investment in low-carbon technologies such as Electric Arc Furnaces (EAFs) ⚡ 3️⃣Share risk and reward, with the sector paying back the Government when prices fall below the agreed strike price🤝 Find the link to the full report in the comments 👇 #UKSteel | #SteelIndustry | #ElectricityPrices | #EnergyCosts

⚡ UK steel is at an electricity disadvantage – and UK Steel’s proposal will fix it Currently, UK steelmakers pay up to 50% more for electricity than competitors in France and Germany. This isn’t just a cost issue; it’s a competitiveness crisis. High and volatile energy prices are holding back investment, weakening our supply chains, limiting jobs and putting the UK’s green transition at risk. As featured in The Guardian, Reuters News Agency, The Telegraph, The Economic Times and The Manufacturer, our latest report, commissioned from an independent consultancy, sets out a clear solution: a Contract for Difference (CfD) for the steel sector. This mechanism would: ✅ Stabilise electricity costs, ensuring price parity with Europe ✅ Boost investment in green steel production, including Electric Arc Furnaces ✅ Protect jobs and strengthen the UK’s industrial base Other countries already support their steel sectors against energy price volatility with such mechanisms. The UK must act now – or risk falling further behind. 📖 Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/epbM5dSP #UKSteel #EnergyCosts #Competitiveness #NetZero #Manufacturing #GreenSteel Frank Aaskov

✍ In his second, much anticipated blog about our journey towards green steelmaking in Port Talbot, Peter Jones reflects on Sir Robert McAlpine's contractor engagement day, where local suppliers joined us to learn more about our £1.25 billion investment programme 👇