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      "url": "https://m.economictimes.com/industry/indl-goods/svs/steel/tata-steel-aims-to-commission-uk-electric-arc-furnace-project-by-2027/articleshow/121709087.cms",
      "title": "Tata Steel aims to commission UK electric arc furnace project by 2027",
      "content": "The reductions are based on optimising substrate costs, modernising IT infrastructure, rationalising downstream operations and eliminating corporate overheads.  \n  \n As part of its efforts to reduce carbon emissions, the company is transitioning from the blast furnace route to the low-emission electric arc furnace process, which will utilise the locally available scrap.  \n  \n By 2027, the EAF is expected to be fully operational, with the capacity to produce 3.2 million tonnes of low-emission steel annually.  \n  \n The EAF-based steelmaking project is expected to reduce over 50 million tonnes of Co2 in the next decade. [...] Homegrown Tata Steel is expecting to start the construction of its low-carbon EAF-based steel making project in the UK from July 2025 and commence operations by 2027, top company officials said.  \n  \n The company has received necessary approvals for its USD 1.5 billion project at Port Talbot, Tata Steel CEO & MD T V Narendran, and ED & CFO Koushik Chatterjee said in the company's annual report for FY2024-25.  \n  \n \"We are now transitioning to decarbonised and state-of-the-art EAF-based steelmaking by FY2027-28, supported by 500 million pounds in the UK Government funding,\" the management said.\n  \n  \n They said that planning approval has been received for the EAF (electric arc furnace) project at Port Talbot and the construction is expected to commence in July 2025. [...] Add ET Logo as a Reliable and Trusted News Source\n\nGoogle Logo Add Now!\n\n  \n(You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)\n\nRead More News on\n\ntata steelTata Steel UK projectelectric arc furnacePort Talbot steel project\n\n(Catch all the Business News, Breaking News and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.)\n\nSubscribe to The Economic Times Prime and read the ET ePaper online.\n\n...moreless\n\n(You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)\n\nRead More News on\n\ntata steelTata Steel UK projectelectric arc furnacePort Talbot steel project\n\n(Catch all the Business News, Breaking News and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.)\n\nSubscribe to The Economic Times Prime and read the ET ePaper online.\n\n...moreless\n\nThe Economic TimesThe Economic Times",
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      "url": "https://www.cantechonline.com/news/39709/tata-steel-uk-breaks-ground-on-eaf-project/",
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      "content": "Image: Tata Steel UK\n\nIn a powerful symbol of transformation and commitment, Tata Steel UK hosted a high-profile groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of a new era for the company as it begins construction of the UK’s largest low-carbon steelmaking facility. This is part of a £1.25 billion transformation to low CO2 steelmaking, supported by a £500 million investment from the UK Government.\n\nThe new electric arc furnace (EAF), set to be commissioned at the end of 2027, is expected to reduce Port Talbot’s carbon emissions by approximately 90%, equivalent to 5 million tonnes of CO₂ per year, while securing high-quality sustainable steel production and supporting 5,000 UK jobs directly. [...] Skip to the content\n\nLatest news\n\nCarlsberg Group expands production capacity in Ukraine\n\nNorth American aluminium demand stays steady in 2025\n\nSchools contest sees 3 million cans recycled\n\nSonoco unveils CapOnCan at interpack 2026\n\nFlat deposit fee disappointing, but UK DRS can still succeed, says Alupro\n\nCanTech International\n\nAboutContactMedia kit\n\nLoading...\n\nMenu\n\nMenu\n\nMenu\n\n# Tata Steel UK breaks ground on EAF project\n\nPosted 16 July, 2025\n\nShare on Facebook  Share on LinkedIn)  Share on X\n\nImage: Tata Steel UK [...] uk\n\nRead more\n\n[](\n\nfeature\n\n### Electrifying the future\n\n[](\n\nnews\n\n### Trivium announces decarbonisation milestone\n\n[](\n\nnews\n\n### Steelforce announces new CEO for North America\n\nBell Publishing Group Limited\n\n© Bell Publishing Group Limited, 2026. All rights reserved. Website by e-Motive Media Limited.\n\nCanTech International",
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      "url": "https://www.skanska.co.uk/about-skanska/news-and-events/press-releases/296646/Tata-Steel-UK-appoints-Skanska-for-stateoftheart-electric-arc-furnace-project",
      "title": "Tata Steel UK appoints Skanska for state-of-the-art electric arc furnace project | www.skanska.co.uk",
      "content": "The design and project management contract will be led by Skanska’s Technology team based at Bridgend, South Wales – supporting local employment and creating a platform for future growth. \n\nThe new EAF will replace the site’s decommissioned iron and steelmaking facilities and will have an annual capacity to produce three million tonnes of steel. When commissioned from the end of 2027, the EAF will reduce the site’s steelmaking carbon emissions by 90%, equivalent to five million tonnes of CO₂ a year. [...] A technical team from Skanska will be embedded with Tata Steel at Port Talbot, working alongside main contractor Sir Robert McAlpine.\n\nTata Steel UK’s Head of Project Engineering, Dave Murray, added: “This £1.25 billion investment in low CO2 steelmaking is the biggest commitment the UK steel industry has seen in generations. It is critical that it is delivered on specification, on time and on budget, so it is important for us to choose the very best industrial partners with a strong reputation for delivery.\n\n“We have worked closely with Skanska for a number of years, so have a good understanding of how their world-class capabilities fit in well with our own, and we are looking forward to working with them on this project.” [...] “We have been working closely with Tata Steel for the past four years, developing the design and project management solution for this complex scheme,” said Susan Ryall, Engineering and Design Director at Skanska UK.\n\n“We have a long history of delivering civil engineering works at Port Talbot. Building on this experience, we have worked collaboratively with the site team, using our technical expertise to create a solution that meets the needs of this project.\n\n“We are delighted to have been appointed and be playing our part in delivering this new electric arc furnace, helping to safeguard jobs across the UK, improve the environment and create new opportunities in the region.”",
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      "url": "https://www.tatasteel.com/newsroom/press-releases/india/2025/tata-group-chairman-n-chandrasekaran-marks-groundbreaking-of-new-electric-arc-furnace-at-port-talbot/",
      "title": "Tata Group Chairman N. Chandrasekaran marks groundbreaking of new Electric Arc Furnace at Port Talbot",
      "content": "The Port Talbot EAF will be one of the largest in the world, melting UK-sourced scrap steel to produce 3 million tonnes of steel per year. As part of Tata Steel UK’s broader decarbonisation strategy, the project also includes new ladle metallurgy facilities, infrastructure upgrades, and partnerships with leading technology providers such as Tenova, ABB, and Clecim.\n\nConstruction is being led by main contractor Sir Robert McAlpine, alongside a strong regional supply chain that includes Darlow Lloyd & Sons, Mii, Skelton Thomas, Wernick Buildings, Andrew Scott Ltd and Systems Group.\n\nThe groundbreaking reaffirms Tata Steel’s commitment to delivering long-term sustainability, strengthening UK industrial resilience, and ensuring Wales remains at the forefront of green steelmaking.\n\nNotes [...] Mr Chandrasekaran will be joined by Tata Steel CEO and Managing Director T. V. Narendran and Tata Steel UK CEO Rajesh Nair, where they will officially break the ground with spades, marking the official start of construction for the UK’s largest low-carbon steelmaking facility. This is part of a £1.25 billion transformation to low CO₂ steelmaking, supported by a £500 million investment from the UK Government.\n\nThe new EAF—set to be commissioned at the end of 2027—is expected to reduce Port Talbot’s carbon emissions by approximately 90%, equivalent to 5 million tonnes of CO₂ per year, while securing high-quality sustainable steel production and supporting 5,000 UK jobs directly. [...] Notes\n\nDisclaimer\n\nStatements in this press release describing the Company’s performance may be “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities laws and regulations. Actual results may differ materially from those directly or indirectly expressed, inferred or implied. Important factors that could make a difference to the Company’s operations include, among others, economic conditions affecting demand/ supply and price conditions in the domestic and overseas markets in which the Company operates, changes in or due to the environment, Government regulations, laws, statutes, judicial pronouncements and/ or other incidental factors.\n\nFor queries and information\n\nAbout Tata Steel UK\n\nAbout Tata Steel\n\nPhotographs:Management and Plant facilities",
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      "url": "https://www.arcadis.com/en-gb/insights/perspectives/europe/united-kingdom/uk-construction-market-view-spring-2026",
      "title": "UK Construction Market Outlook Spring 2026 - Arcadis",
      "content": "The Spring 2026 Arcadis UK Market View examines the forces shaping the UK construction market, from shifts in sector performance and regional activity to emerging cost pressures and long-term infrastructure investment.\n\n## UK construction industry trends, growth, and inflation insights\n\nThe Spring 2026 Arcadis UK Market View provides a data-driven perspective on the forces shaping the UK construction sector. The report combines market research and analysis, sector insights, and forward-looking forecasts to help industry leaders navigate an uncertain recovery.\n\nConstruction growth and sector performance analysis—how residential, commercial, infrastructure, and public sectors are diverging in a two-speed recovery. [...] ## What the latest UK construction forecast means for 2026\n\nThe UK construction sector may be approaching the bottom of the current cycle, but a sustained recovery remains uncertain. While the pipeline of future work is growing, affordability pressures, regulatory hurdles, and delayed investment decisions continue to slow project delivery.\n\nFor clients and contractors, this creates a narrow window where labour availability and competitive tender conditions may work in their favour—before cost pressures and market demand begin to rise again.\n\nThe Spring 2026 Arcadis UK Market Viewexplores what these trends mean for construction growth, costs, and sector performance in the year ahead.\n\n### Get the full UK Market View – Spring 2026 UK Construction Market View Review our report now! [...] What is the forecast for UK construction inflation?\n\n  Construction cost inflation is expected to remain moderate in the near term due to soft demand and competitive pressure across supply chains. However, rising commodity and energy prices, labour shortages, and increased infrastructure investment could create renewed inflationary pressure as market activity strengthens.\n How will building costs change in 2026?",
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  "formatted": "Source: Tata Steel aims to commission UK electric arc furnace project by 2027\nURL: https://m.economictimes.com/industry/indl-goods/svs/steel/tata-steel-aims-to-commission-uk-electric-arc-furnace-project-by-2027/articleshow/121709087.cms\nThe reductions are based on optimising substrate costs, modernising IT infrastructure, rationalising downstream operations and eliminating corporate overheads. As part of its efforts to reduce carbon emissions, the company is transitioning from the blast furnace route to the low-emission electric arc furnace process, which will utilise the locally available scrap. By 2027, the EAF is expected to be fully operational, with the capacity to produce 3.2 million tonnes of low-emission steel annually. The EAF-based steelmaking project is expected to reduce over 50 million tonnes of Co2 in the next decade. [...] Homegrown Tata Steel is expecting to start the construction of its low-carbon EAF-based steel making project in the UK from July 2025 and commence operations by 2027, top company officials said. The company has received necessary approvals for its USD 1.5 billion project at Port Talbot, Tata Steel CEO & MD T V Narendran, and ED & CFO Koushik Chatterjee said in the company's annual report for FY2024-25. \"We are now transitioning to decarbonised and state-of-the-art EAF-based steelmaking by FY2027-28, supported by 500 million pounds in the UK Government funding,\" the management said. They said that planning approval has been received for the EAF (electric arc furnace) project at Port Talbot and the construction is expected to commence in July 2025. [...] Add ET Logo as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Google Logo Add Now! (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel) Read More News on tata steelTata Steel UK projectelectric arc furnacePort Talbot steel project (Catch all the Business News, Breaking News and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Subscribe to The Economic Times Prime and read the ET ePaper online. ...moreless (You can now subscribe\n\n---\n\nSource: Tata Steel UK breaks ground on EAF project - CanTech International\nURL: https://www.cantechonline.com/news/39709/tata-steel-uk-breaks-ground-on-eaf-project/\nImage: Tata Steel UK In a powerful symbol of transformation and commitment, Tata Steel UK hosted a high-profile groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of a new era for the company as it begins construction of the UK’s largest low-carbon steelmaking facility. This is part of a £1.25 billion transformation to low CO2 steelmaking, supported by a £500 million investment from the UK Government. The new electric arc furnace (EAF), set to be commissioned at the end of 2027, is expected to reduce Port Talbot’s carbon emissions by approximately 90%, equivalent to 5 million tonnes of CO₂ per year, while securing high-quality sustainable steel production and supporting 5,000 UK jobs directly. [...] Skip to the content Latest news Carlsberg Group expands production capacity in Ukraine North American aluminium demand stays steady in 2025 Schools contest sees 3 million cans recycled Sonoco unveils CapOnCan at interpack 2026 Flat deposit fee disappointing, but UK DRS can still succeed, says Alupro CanTech International AboutContactMedia kit Loading... Menu Menu Menu # Tata Steel UK breaks ground on EAF project Posted 16 July, 2025 Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn) Share on X Image: Tata Steel UK [...] uk Read more []( feature ### Electrifying the future []( news ### Trivium announces decarbonisation milestone []( news ### Steelforce announces new CEO for North America Bell Publishing Group Limited © Bell Publishing Group Limited, 2026. All rights reserved. Website by e-Motive Media Limited. CanTech International\n\n---\n\nSource: Tata Steel UK appoints Skanska for state-of-the-art electric arc furnace project | www.skanska.co.uk\nURL: https://www.skanska.co.uk/about-skanska/news-and-events/press-releases/296646/Tata-Steel-UK-appoints-Skanska-for-stateoftheart-electric-arc-furnace-project\nThe design and project management contract will be led by Skanska’s Technology team based at Bridgend, South Wales – supporting local employment and creating a platform for future growth. The new EAF will replace the site’s decommissioned iron and steelmaking facilities and will have an annual capacity to produce three million tonnes of steel. When commissioned from the end of 2027, the EAF will reduce the site’s steelmaking carbon emissions by 90%, equivalent to five million tonnes of CO₂ a year. [...] A technical team from Skanska will be embedded with Tata Steel at Port Talbot, working alongside main contractor Sir Robert McAlpine. Tata Steel UK’s Head of Project Engineering, Dave Murray, added: “This £1.25 billion investment in low CO2 steelmaking is the biggest commitment the UK steel industry has seen in generations. It is critical that it is delivered on specification, on time and on budget, so it is important for us to choose the very best industrial partners with a strong reputation for delivery. “We have worked closely with Skanska for a number of years, so have a good understanding of how their world-class capabilities fit in well with our own, and we are looking forward to working with them on this project.” [...] “We have been working closely with Tata Steel for the past four years, developing the design and project management solution for this complex scheme,” said Susan Ryall, Engineering and Design Director at Skanska UK. “We have a long history of delivering civil engineering works at Port Talbot. Building on this experience, we have worked collaboratively with the site team, using our technical expertise to create a solution that meets the needs of this project. “We are delighted to have been appointed and be playing our part in delivering this new ele\n\n---\n\nSource: Tata Group Chairman N. Chandrasekaran marks groundbreaking of new Electric Arc Furnace at Port Talbot\nURL: https://www.tatasteel.com/newsroom/press-releases/india/2025/tata-group-chairman-n-chandrasekaran-marks-groundbreaking-of-new-electric-arc-furnace-at-port-talbot/\nThe Port Talbot EAF will be one of the largest in the world, melting UK-sourced scrap steel to produce 3 million tonnes of steel per year. As part of Tata Steel UK’s broader decarbonisation strategy, the project also includes new ladle metallurgy facilities, infrastructure upgrades, and partnerships with leading technology providers such as Tenova, ABB, and Clecim. Construction is being led by main contractor Sir Robert McAlpine, alongside a strong regional supply chain that includes Darlow Lloyd & Sons, Mii, Skelton Thomas, Wernick Buildings, Andrew Scott Ltd and Systems Group. The groundbreaking reaffirms Tata Steel’s commitment to delivering long-term sustainability, strengthening UK industrial resilience, and ensuring Wales remains at the forefront of green steelmaking. Notes [...] Mr Chandrasekaran will be joined by Tata Steel CEO and Managing Director T. V. Narendran and Tata Steel UK CEO Rajesh Nair, where they will officially break the ground with spades, marking the official start of construction for the UK’s largest low-carbon steelmaking facility. This is part of a £1.25 billion transformation to low CO₂ steelmaking, supported by a £500 million investment from the UK Government. The new EAF—set to be commissioned at the end of 2027—is expected to reduce Port Talbot’s carbon emissions by approximately 90%, equivalent to 5 million tonnes of CO₂ per year, while securing high-quality sustainable steel production and supporting 5,000 UK jobs directly. [...] Notes Disclaimer Statements in this press release describing the Company’s performance may be “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities laws and regulations. Actual results may differ materially from those directly or indirectly expressed, inferred or implied. Important factors th\n\n---\n\nSource: UK Construction Market Outlook Spring 2026 - Arcadis\nURL: https://www.arcadis.com/en-gb/insights/perspectives/europe/united-kingdom/uk-construction-market-view-spring-2026\nThe Spring 2026 Arcadis UK Market View examines the forces shaping the UK construction market, from shifts in sector performance and regional activity to emerging cost pressures and long-term infrastructure investment. ## UK construction industry trends, growth, and inflation insights The Spring 2026 Arcadis UK Market View provides a data-driven perspective on the forces shaping the UK construction sector. The report combines market research and analysis, sector insights, and forward-looking forecasts to help industry leaders navigate an uncertain recovery. Construction growth and sector performance analysis—how residential, commercial, infrastructure, and public sectors are diverging in a two-speed recovery. [...] ## What the latest UK construction forecast means for 2026 The UK construction sector may be approaching the bottom of the current cycle, but a sustained recovery remains uncertain. While the pipeline of future work is growing, affordability pressures, regulatory hurdles, and delayed investment decisions continue to slow project delivery. For clients and contractors, this creates a narrow window where labour availability and competitive tender conditions may work in their favour—before cost pressures and market demand begin to rise again. The Spring 2026 Arcadis UK Market Viewexplores what these trends mean for construction growth, costs, and sector performance in the year ahead. ### Get the full UK Market View – Spring 2026 UK Construction Market View Review our report now! [...] What is the forecast for UK construction inflation? Construction cost inflation is expected to remain moderate in the near term due to soft demand and competitive pressure across supply chains. However, rising commodity and energy prices, labour shortages, and increased infrastructu"
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