blast furnaces
Tata Steel has announced the closure of its coke ovens due to operational instability, potentially affecting jobs
The owners of Port Talbot steelworks have declined a union proposal to sustain blast furnace operations, placing nearly 3,000 jobs at risk
British Steel’s plan to replace blast furnaces with electric arc furnaces raises concerns for the potential loss of up to 2,000 jobs
Tata Steel is reportedly in talks with the government to secure investment and support for the decarbonisation of its UK operations, citing challenging business conditions
The group is reportedly considering the move unless long-term government support offered
The company has said it has seen its bills for energy and carbon increase by £190 million last year
Up to 800 jobs could reportedly be cut by the steel manufacturer in a drive to minimise business costs amid the energy crisis
Ministers are reportedly considering injecting £300 million into British Steel to keep it afloat and help it decarbonise