Tata Steel UK has reaffirmed its commitment to decarbonisation, with its Chief Commercial Officer, Anil Jhanji, confirming that the company’s transition to low-emission steelmaking is progressing on schedule. The cornerstone of this transition is the new electric arc furnace (EAF) project at Port Talbot, now officially underway following a groundbreaking ceremony in July.
The project, supported by a £500 million grant from the UK Government and backed by a total investment package of £1.25 billion, represents a major shift in the UK’s steel industry. The new facility is expected to begin production by December 2027, marking a critical step in reducing industrial emissions and modernising Tata Steel’s UK operations.
Jhanji expressed gratitude to Tata Steel’s customers for their trust and collaboration during the transition, noting the importance of long-standing partnerships:
“It’s like building a flyover while the traffic is flowing over it. Your continued confidence in us is making all the difference.”
The company has asked customers to provide more detailed forecasts of medium and long-term steel demand as it adapts to new sourcing models and longer supply chains. With traditional blast furnace operations phased out — including the decommissioning of Port Talbot’s Blast Furnace 4 — Tata is now operating as a re-roller, sourcing substrate globally.
Tata Steel UK says it is actively pursuing additional supply chain efficiencies and expanding its Tier 1 supplier network to ensure stable, high-quality steel supply during the transition period.
