Tata: Traditional steelmaking ends as Port Talbot blast furnace closes

Published On Sep 29, 2024, 5:00 PM

Tata Steel is closing its blast furnaces in Port Talbot, marking the end of traditional steelmaking methods in South Wales. This closure will lead to 2,800 job cuts and shift steel production to imported sources until an electric furnace can be established. The company is investing £1.25 billion for the new technology, and the UK government is contributing £500 million. This represents a major transition in the UK steel industry, moving from primary steelmaking to recycling processes.