Skip to content
Search

Latest Stories

Tata Steel partners with Tenova for state-of-the-art electric arc furnace in UK green steel push

The deal has been described as a key milestone on the road to reducing carbon emissions by 90 per cent a year once the plant is commissioned from the end of 2027.

Tata Steel partners with Tenova for state-of-the-art electric arc furnace in UK green steel push
Paolo Argenta (left) and Tata Steel’s Rajesh Nair

TATA STEEL said it has signed a contract with an Italy-headquartered metals technology multinational to deliver a state-of-the-art electric arc furnace (EAF) as part of its green initiative in the UK.

The Indian steel major’s announced the pact last week with Tenova for its Port Talbot site in Wales, the UK’s largest steelworks.


It has been described as a key milestone on the road to reducing carbon emissions by 90 per cent a year once the plant is commissioned from the end of 2027.

Under the agreement, Tenova will supply an electric arc furnace with an annual capacity of three million tonnes of steel – similar to the output of the site’s blast furnaces decommissioned recently – by melting scrap steel from the UK.

“This partnership follows in the footsteps of an improved deal between the government and Tata Steel, and is further proof of our commitment to a bright future for UK steelmaking,” said business and trade secretary Jonathan Reynolds.

He added, “Technology like the furnaces made by Tenova is critical to decarbonising the industry, unlocking its potential to provide skilled jobs, and creating economic stability for future generations of steelworkers in South Wales.

“Our upcoming steel strategy will provide further certainty for the sector as we set out our plan for its long-term growth and viability, backed by up to £2.5 billion for steel.” The agreement follows a £1.25bn joint investment confirmed by Tata Steel and the British government recently, with Tata Steel investing £750 million and the government up to £500m.

“This landmark agreement will enable us to transform our steelmaking site that will not only support the UK’s decarbonisation journey, but also provide economic development opportunities for South Wales,” said TV Narendran, CEO and managing director of Tata Steel Limited.

“Today marks an important milestone in making low-CO2 steelmaking a reality in Port Talbot as well as reducing the UK’s carbon emissions and supporting our customers with their own carbon reduction targets,” said Narendran.

He joined the signing of the contract at Port Talbot last Friday following the project’s board-level approval.

The use of scrap is aimed at reducing Britain’s reliance on imported iron ore and strengthening the resilience of the country’s manufacturing supply chains.

New ladle metallurgy furnaces supplied by Tenova will refine the molten steel to make more complex grades required by manufacturers in the UK and other countries.

Paolo Argenta, executive vice-president for the Tenova Upstream Business Unit, said: “We are working with Tata Steel UK at an unprecedented level of transparency and cooperation, and we are confident this will lead to a successful project.

“Tenova’s global collaboration with Tata Steel, including projects in other regions, further reinforces our strong partnership.”

According to Tata Steel UK, detailed engineering is now ongoing, and other equipment orders will soon be placed separately for the “Hot Strip Mill and Casters life extension, new Pickle Line, cranes, and for construction management and civil engineering”.

The steel giant said it has completed public consultation on the application and is working with the authorities to submit the application next month, with a view to commencing large-scale site work around July 2025.

Tata Steel is the largest steelmaker in the UK with primary steelmaking at Port Talbot supporting manufacturing and distribution operations at sites across Wales, England and Northern Ireland as well as Norway, Sweden, France and Germany.

More For You

WPP CEO Mark Read to Exit as AI Reshapes Advertising Landscape

The challenges WPP faces extend beyond leadership changes

Getty Images

AI taking over advertising: Mark Read to step down as WPP chief

Mark Read, the chief executive of WPP, has announced he will step down later this year, as the advertising agency faces growing pressure from artificial intelligence and declining share prices. Once the largest advertising group globally, WPP is struggling to keep up with the fast-moving AI technologies that are reshaping the industry.

Read, who has been at WPP for more than 30 years and held the top job since 2018, will remain in the role until the end of 2025 while the company searches for his successor.

Keep ReadingShow less
Microsoft and ASUS Bring Xbox Gaming to Handhelds with ROG Ally

Microsoft says the updated interface is centred around the Xbox app and Game Bar

iStock

Microsoft brings Xbox experience to handheld PCs with ROG Ally launch

Microsoft has revealed its new strategy to combine Xbox and Windows for handheld gaming PCs, starting with two new ROG Xbox Ally devices developed in partnership with Asus. The devices feature a full-screen Xbox experience tailored for portable gaming, in a move designed to better compete with Valve’s SteamOS on the Steam Deck.

A new Xbox experience for handhelds

The ROG Xbox Ally devices will boot directly into a customised Xbox full-screen interface, designed to streamline the gaming experience on portable Windows devices. This marks a shift away from the traditional Windows desktop and taskbar, which are hidden by default to improve performance and reduce distractions.

Keep ReadingShow less
science-tech-iStock

As part of this plan, £86bn will be directed towards 'turbo-charging our fastest growing sectors, from tech and life sciences, to advanced manufacturing and defence,' the government said in a statement. (Representational image: iStock)

£86 billion UK investment plan to focus on science, tech, defence by 2030

THE UK government has announced plans to invest £86 billion in science, technology, and defence by 2030. The announcement comes days before it outlines its broader spending plan for the coming years.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has already introduced cuts to public budgets in recent months, citing tight fiscal conditions. She has also approved more borrowing for investment, enabling a total of £113bn in investment by the end of the decade.

Keep ReadingShow less
Dinosaur Breeding Debuts in Jurassic World Evolution 3

Jurassic World Evolution 3 builds on the popularity of its predecessors by adding new features

YouTube/ Jurassic World Evolution 3

Jurassic World Evolution 3 announced with dinosaur breeding feature and October 2025 release

Frontier Developments has officially revealed Jurassic World Evolution 3 during Summer Game Fest 2025. The third instalment of the dinosaur park management simulator will launch on 21 October 2025 across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, priced at £49.99.

This latest entry introduces a key new feature, dinosaur breeding. For the first time, players can breed and care for baby dinosaurs, forming family units within their parks. The game includes over 80 dinosaur species, with 75 of them available for breeding.

Keep ReadingShow less
Resident Evil 9

Resident Evil Requiem was described as a "bold shift for the franchise

YouTube/ PlayStation

Resident Evil 9 officially announced, coming February 2026

Capcom has officially unveiled Resident Evil 9, titled Resident Evil Requiem, during Summer Game Fest 2025. The latest entry in the long-running survival horror franchise is set for release on 27 February 2026 and will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

Announced live on stage by host Geoff Keighley, Resident Evil Requiem was described as a "bold shift for the franchise both in tone and gameplay". The upcoming title will blend the series’ trademark survival horror with high-stakes cinematic action, promising a fresh experience for fans.

Keep ReadingShow less