Sir Robert McAlpine’s Post

The need for deep decarbonisation in industry over the next 20-30 years will be crucial to achieve the UK Government’s Net-Zero ambition. So it is great to see Sir Robert McAlpine continue its legacy of building Britain's critical infrastructure by contributing to the decarbonisation of the steel industry. This project, with Tata Steel UK, along with the construction of Agratas' pioneering battery cell manufacturing facility in Bridgwater are part of that electrification journey.

Sir Robert McAlpine has been appointed main contractor for the construction of a new electric arc furnace-based steel production facility, as part of Tata Steel UK’s £1.25 billion investment in low CO2 ‘green’ steelmaking at its Port Talbot steelworks. The project entails the construction of a new electric arc furnace, ladle furnaces and associated works; all built within the existing Basic Oxygen Steelmaking (BOS) plant and surrounding external areas. “We have been working closely with Tata Steel UK since September 2022, supporting with the feasibility studies associated with the construction of the new state-of-the-art facility, and have previous experience of working in Port Talbot having been responsible for the construction of various parts of the steelworks over the past 70 years.” Craig Allen BSc (Hons), MBA, FCIOB Managing Director, Industrial, Sir Robert McAlpine, said: “We are proud to be part of the decarbonisation of Port Talbot steelworks, which will play a pivotal role in turning the Port Talbot site into a world-leading hub for sustainable steel production. Our robust relationship with Tata Steel UK and long-standing industrial expertise makes us the ideal partner for this transformation. We look forward to working collaboratively, as part of a fully Integrated Project Team, to deliver the project successfully.” Read more about this major initiative aimed at transforming Port Talbot to support Tata Steel UK’s decarbonisation goals, securing a more sustainable future and ultimately leading to a new chapter in UK steelmaking 👉 https://lnkd.in/ev__t4s9 #SustainableFuture #SustainableEngineering #GreenSteelFuture

Tata Steel has appointed Sir Robert McAlpine as main works contractor as part of the company’s £1.25bn investment in low CO2 ‘green’ steelmaking at its Port Talbot steelworks.

Tata Steel UK to Receive £500m Grant, as 2500 Jobs are Cut in Bid to Go Green. Tata Steel UK is set to receive a £500 million grant from the UK government as part of a plan to decarbonize its operations. The funding will support the shift to greener technologies, particularly the replacement of blast furnaces with electric arc furnaces at its Port Talbot site. However, this transition will result in the loss of approximately 2,500 jobs. The move aims to help Tata Steel meet sustainability goals while ensuring the long-term viability of steel production in the UK. Source: https://lnkd.in/gSCQf7hf #TataSteel #GreenTransition #Decarbonization #UKGovernment #Sustainability #ElectricArcFurnace #SteelIndustry #JobCuts #CleanEnergy #PortTalbot #NetZero #CarbonReduction #SteelProduction #SustainableFuture #EnergyEfficiency

Tata Steel UK and JCB have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the supply of low CO2 (‘green’) steel. Under the agreement, Tata Steel will supply the British construction equipment manufacturer with green steel from Port Talbot after completing its transformation plans Find out more by reading the full story: https://hubs.la/Q030805Y0 #UKmfg #shoutaboutUKmfg

Tata Steel UK Signs Contract for Electric Furnace in Green Steelmaking Drive. Tata Steel UK has signed a contract to install an electric arc furnace as part of its green steelmaking initiative. This move aims to reduce carbon emissions and enhance sustainability by transitioning from traditional blast furnaces to more eco-friendly electric furnaces. The new facility will be located at Tata's Port Talbot plant and is expected to significantly cut the plant's CO2 emissions, marking a major step towards the company's goal of becoming carbon-neutral. The initiative aligns with broader global efforts to decarbonize the steel industry. Source: Tata Steel UK signs contract for electric furnace in green steelmaking drive - The Economic Times #TataSteelUK #GreenSteel #ElectricArcFurnace #Sustainability #CarbonNeutrality #Decarbonization #SteelIndustry #PortTalbot #EcoFriendly #CleanEnergy #CarbonReduction #GreenInitiative #IndustrialInnovation #ClimateAction #SustainableManufacturing

🔴 Britain’s biggest steelworks will end production later on Monday (Sep 30), when the final blast furnace at Port Talbot in Wales will close after more than 100 years of steelmaking, at a cost of almost 3,000 jobs. 💰 Showing the scale of the challenge, India-owned Tata Steel had been losing £1 million (S$1.7 billion) a day before it began the process of shutting down its facilities. ✅ The Tata Steel-owned site will now be subject to a three to four year-long decarbonization plan to build an electric arc furnace which will make steel from scrap, a £1.25 billion project backed by £500 million of British government funding. 🏭 In central England, 200 miles away from Port Talbot, Britain’s last coal-fired power production plant is also due to shut on Monday, ending over 140 years of coal power. Source: businesstimes.com.sg 📸 walesonline.co.uk

Tata Steel UK and JCB Unite to Revolutionise Green Steel Supply Chain in the UK. Under the agreement, Tata Steel will supply the British construction equipment manufacturer with green steel from Port Talbot after completing its transformation plans. JCB, which maintains a close focus on carbon reduction in its manufacturing and equipment, will integrate the steel into its machinery range. This is the first supply agreement Tata Steel UK has made since announcing the £1.25 billion joint investment with the UK Government to transition to high-quality, low-CO2 steel production in South Wales. The project includes building a new 3-million-tonne per year state-of-the-art electric arc furnace (EAF)—one of the largest in the world—offering a lower-CO2 alternative to the traditional blast furnace method. https://lnkd.in/exsB76fT #greensteel #tatasteel #co2steel #greensupplychain #jcb

The largest steel producer in Great Britain – Tata Steel UK – on September 30, 2024, closed blast furnace No. 4 at the plant in Port Talbot, ending the production of pig iron and primary steel at the plant. “Many of the existing ‘hard’ assets such as blast furnaces and coke batteries at Tata Steel UK’s Port Talbot plant have reached the end of their useful lives. Retaining the current configuration or further investment in traditional heavy production was economically and environmentally unfeasible,» Tata Steel noted. As noted, at the end of September at the plant in Wales, in addition to blast furnace No. 4, the sinter plant was stopped, as well as some secondary steel production facilities and energy systems. At the same time, the company notes that steel production at the site will resume in 2027/2028 thanks to a £1.25 billion investment in electric arc furnaces that will operate using British scrap. Tata Steel’s planned £750m investment in green, low carbon steel production will be complemented by a £500m grant funding agreement recently signed with the UK government. Read more here🔽 #GMKCenter #Ukraine #steelmakers #steel #UK #metals #investment #CO2 #carbon #emissions #EAF #blastfurnace #pigiron #decarbonization #project

Multinational steel giant ArcelorMittal has announced the closure of two steel manufacturing plants and a rail production subsidiary in South Africa. This decision, which will impact approximately 3,500 direct and indirect jobs, is being attributed to unsustainable market conditions, including low steel prices and global overcapacity. The closures will affect the Newcastle and Vereeniging steel plants in South Africa, as well as the AMRAS rail production subsidiary. Details of the Closure ArcelorMittal’s South African operations have long been a key player in the country’s steel production, providing essential materials for construction and public works projects, such as wires, beams, joists, concrete bars, and railway tracks. Click the link in bio to read more: https://lnkd.in/dQBav-nJ #innovationvillage #arcelormittal #railway #steelindustry #infrastructure #jobmarket #employment #southafrica #africabusiness #innovation #technology #techtrends #technews #techpreneur