Tata Steel says new £1.25bn furnace may be delayed due to electrical issue
Summary
Tata Steel’s plan to build a new £1.25 billion electric steel-making furnace in Port Talbot may be delayed by six to eight months due to problems with electrical connections. The company is working with the National Grid and the UK government to resolve the issues and hopes to have the furnace running by the end of 2027.Key Facts
- The new furnace uses electric arc technology to replace old blast furnaces.
- The project cost is £1.25 billion and is located in Port Talbot, Wales.
- The traditional blast furnaces closed two years ago, causing 2,000 job losses.
- Electrical infrastructure upgrades are needed to power the new furnace.
- The National Grid, which supplies electricity, has reported delays in their connectivity project.
- Tata Steel expects a delay of six to eight months or possibly longer after construction.
- The company is working with government and electricity partners to try to reduce the delay.
- Construction work includes building substations, transformers, and laying underground cables.
- Delays are due to ground conditions, environmental rules, and planning permissions.
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