Tata Steel has received planning approval for major changes at its Neath Port Talbot plant, transitioning to electric arc furnace steelmaking. This £1.25 billion investment will lead to 2,000 job losses but aims to preserve 5,

The transition from conventional blast furnace steelmaking to EAF technology will reduce direct on-site CO₂ emissions by 90%

Tata Steel's application was given the go-ahead on Tuesday morning at a meeting of Neath Port Talbot Council's planning committee. The company closed both of its blast furnaces last year and said they would be replaced by an electric arc furnace, as part of its transition to greener production methods.

Tata Steel’s planning application for an Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) has been approved by Neath Port Talbot council's planning committee.

Tata Steel’s electric arc furnace at its Port Talbot plant received planning permission from the local authorities on February 18.

Steel major Tata Steel informed on Tuesday (18 February) that the Neath Port Talbot Council Planning Committee has approved its proposal to install a state-of-the-art Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) worth 1.

Neath Port Talbot Council approves Tata Steel UK's Electric Arc Furnace project, securing jobs and reducing CO2 emissions.

The planning application to the Neath Port Talbot Council's Planning Committee sought permission to construct an Electric Arc Furnace, two new Ladle Metallurgy Furnaces for secondary steelmaking, and supporting infrastructure.

Tata Steel's £1.25 billion electric furnace project in Port Talbot has been approved, securing thousands of jobs and marking a significant step towards sustainable steelmaking in the UK.

Steel major Tata Steel Ltd on Tuesday (February 18) said Neath Port Talbot Council Planning Committee has approved Tata Steel UK's proposal to install a state-of-the-art Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) in Port Talbot.

An artist's impression of how the new electric arc furnace will sit within the existing Tata Steel site in Port Talbot Tata Steel's bid to build a £1.25bn electric arc furnace at its Port Talbot steelworks has been given the go-ahead by planners.