In the picture, from the left: Paolo Argenta, Tenova EVP for the Upstream Business Unit, and Rajesh Nair, CEO of Tata Steel UK, at the signing ceremony
Tenova was contracted by Tata Steel UK, a subsidiary of the global Tata Steel Group, to supply a high-productivity Electric Arc Furnace
On Friday 18, Tenova secured a contract with Tata Steel UK to supply a high-productivity Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) and associated equipment for their Port Talbot plant. This state-of-the-art production line is a key element of the joint agreement between Tata Steel and the UK government, aimed at creating a decarbonization pathway for steelmaking in the UK.
Tata Steel UK, a subsidiary of the global Tata Steel group, has embarked on an ambitious project to transform its Port Talbot steelworks as part of this partnership with the UK government. The initiative represents the largest investment in the UK steel industry in decades. By replacing the current blast furnaces, the new production line will significantly reduce carbon emissions while ensuring the continued production of high-quality flat steel. This project marks a crucial step toward decarbonizing the UK’s steel industry, with an estimated reduction of 50 million tonnes of direct carbon emissions over the next decade.
The core of the new production line is Tenova’s Electric Arc Furnace equipped with its Consteel® Continuous Charging System and Electromagnetic Stirring System (EMS), which enables a productivity of 450 tonnes/hour. The supply also includes two ladle furnaces of the same capacity, a fume treatment plant, and a material handling system. Additionally, Tenova will provide an extensive engineering and assistance package to support Tata Steel UK throughout the construction and startup phases of the entire new production line.
The new EAF-based equipment is designed to seamlessly integrate into the existing downstream facilities, including the continuous casting plant while upgrading production capabilities and environmental performance. It will be installed in the buildings currently housing the BOF (Basic Oxygen Furnace) converters, which will be removed.
Tenova has been selected for this project thanks to its proven track record in delivering high-productivity EAF solutions globally, supported by results achieved in similar applications worldwide.
CEO and MD, Tata Steel Limited
“Today marks an important milestone in making low-CO₂ steelmaking a reality in Port Talbot as well as reducing the UK’s carbon emissions and supporting our customers with their own carbon reduction targets.”
Tenova Executive Vice-President Upstream
"We have been working with Tata Steel UK since spring 2022 building a solid technical and personal relationship. We are very proud to become part of the Port Talbot steelmaking history and contribute to a project so important to Tata Steel group and the local communities.”
Sales and Marketing Director EAF&LF, Tenova
“Tenova’s expertise in mega-EAFs, developed over the past ten years, combined with Tata Steel UK's operational knowledge, has served as the foundation for developing such an ambitious project: a single EAF melt shop producing 450 tons/hour of liquid metal. We consider this project state-of-the-art in the transition from the integrated route to electric steelmaking.”
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