Tata Steel UK has awarded Tenova a contract to supply a high-productivity Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) and associated equipment for its Port Talbot plant. This state-of-the-art production line is part of a significant joint agreement with the UK government to create a decarbonization pathway for steelmaking in the UK.
As part of the largest investment in the UK steel industry in decades, Tata Steel UK aims to transform its Port Talbot steelworks and replace existing blast furnaces, which will drastically reduce carbon emissions while maintaining high-quality flat steel production. The project is expected to reduce direct carbon emissions by 50 mln tons over the next decade.
Central to the new production line is Tenova’s EAF, equipped with the Consteel Continuous Charging System and Electromagnetic Stirring System (EMS), allowing for a productivity of 450 tons per hour. The supply also includes two ladle furnaces, a fume treatment plant, and a material handling system. Tenova will provide comprehensive engineering and support during the construction and startup phases.
The new EAF-based equipment will integrate with existing downstream facilities, including the continuous casting plant, while upgrading production capabilities and environmental performance. It will be installed in the current BOF (Basic Oxygen Furnace) converter buildings, which will be removed.
