‘UK steel shortfall threatens offshore wind goals’

The UK faces a significant challenge in meeting its offshore wind energy targets by 2030, with a projected shortfall of steel supply by a fifth between 2025-2027, according to industry analysis

Tata Steel shuts down Port Talbot coke ovens

Tata Steel has announced the closure of its coke ovens due to operational instability, potentially affecting jobs

British Steel plans to replace furnaces, risking 2,000 jobs

British Steel’s plan to replace blast furnaces with electric arc furnaces raises concerns for the potential loss of up to 2,000 jobs

Labour pledges £3bn investment for green steel

Today, Keir Starmer is meeting with steelworkers and union representatives at Port Talbot steelworks to emphasise Labour’s support for the steel sector

UK steelmakers: ‘Green hydrogen could save 3,500 tonnes of carbon annually’

A study reveals Sheffield’s steel industry can slash its carbon dioxide emissions by 40% by transitioning from natural gas to locally produced green hydrogen

UK invests £500m to rescue Tata’s Port Talbot, but 3K jobs at risk

The government has allocated £500 million to ensure the survival of Port Talbot steelworks and support its transition
to greener steel production

‘Government mulls £500m Tata Steel investment’

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

Steel-ing the show: Recycled steel could meet 80% of future UK demand

Enhanced steel utilisation and recycling could cut steel product carbon footprint, potentially reducing embedded carbon by 14% and UK domestic steel industry emissions by 6% by 2030, according to a report

Tata Steel warns of blast furnace shutdown

The group is reportedly considering the move unless long-term government support offered