Sir Robert McAlpine has been appointed as main works contractor to support Tata Steel's £1.25 billion investment in low CO2 ‘green’ steelmaking at its Port Talbot steelworks.
Sir Robert McAlpine will be responsible for managing the main, civil, structural and building works required for the construction of a new electric arc furnace-based steel production facility that will produce around 3 million tonnes of steel per year. The project entails the construction of a new electric arc furnace, ladle furnaces and associated works; all built within the existing Basic Oxygen Steelmaking (BOS) plant and surrounding external areas.
“We are proud to be part of the decarbonisation of Port Talbot steelworks, which will play a pivotal role in turning the Port Talbot site into a world-leading hub for sustainable steel production." Craig Allen, Managing Director, Industrial, Sir Robert McAlpine
This is a major initiative aimed at transforming Port Talbot to support Tata Steel UK’s decarbonisation goals, securing a more sustainable future and ultimately leading to a new chapter in UK steelmaking. The project aims to be completed over a three-year construction period, with enabling works for the project commencing in Q1 2025 and main civil, structural and building works scheduled to start in Q3 2025, subject to planning approval.
The ambitious project hopes to make Port Talbot the leading centre for low-CO2 steel production not only by investing into steelmaking technology but also through investing in its people, with resources dedicated for upskilling the workforce in electric arc furnace technology.
Sir Robert McAlpine has been working closely with Tata Steel UK since September 2022, supporting with the feasibility studies associated with the construction of the new state-of-the-art facility, and has previous experience of working in Port Talbot having been responsible for the construction of various parts of the steelworks over the past 70 years.
Sir Robert McAlpine and Tata Steel UK are committed to making a positive impact in the region, working with local workforce including secondary and higher education institutions to facilitate training and skills development, as well as nurturing strategic relationships with supply chain partners in order to support the project’s delivery.
"Our new arc furnace will be one of the largest and most sophisticated of its kind in the world, so it is important that we work with highly skilled and experienced partners to ensure its success" Peter Jones, EAF Project Lead, Tata Steel UK
Craig Allen, Managing Director, Industrial, Sir Robert McAlpine, said: “We are proud to be part of the decarbonisation of Port Talbot steelworks, which will play a pivotal role in turning the Port Talbot site into a world-leading hub for sustainable steel production. Our robust relationship with Tata Steel UK and long-standing industrial expertise makes us the ideal partner for this transformation. We look forward to working collaboratively, as part of a fully Integrated Project Team, to deliver the project successfully.”
Tata Steel’s EAF Project Lead, Peter Jones, said: “We’re delighted to confirm the appointment of Sir Robert McAlpine to support us on this once-in-a-generation investment project. Our new arc furnace will be one of the largest and most sophisticated of its kind in the world, so it is important that we work with highly skilled and experienced partners to ensure its success.
“We have a longstanding and trusted collaborative relationship with Sir Robert McAlpine, so are confident they are the right partner for us in the project.”
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- Sir Robert McAlpine is a family-owned building and infrastructure company operating across the UK. We have been proudly building Britain’s future heritage since 1869.
We are honoured to have worked on some of the country’s most iconic buildings and projects. - The values at the heart of our operations include a commitment to the highest standards of safety, quality, engineering excellence, sustainability, and a steadfast focus on the needs and aspirations of our clients.
- We champion equality and welcome a diversity of talent to our inclusive family culture.
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About Tata Steel
- The Tata Steel Group has been named one of the most ethical companies in the world, and is among the top producing global steel companies with an annual crude steel capacity of 34 million tonnes.
- Tata Steel in the UK has the ambition to produce net-zero steel by 2045 at the latest, and to have reduced 30% of its CO2 emissions by 2030.
- Tata Steel is the largest steelmaker in the UK with primary steelmaking at Port Talbot in South Wales supporting manufacturing and distribution operations at sites across Wales, England and Northern Ireland as well as Norway, Sweden, France and Germany. It also benefits from a network of international sales offices around the world.
- Tata Steel employs more than 8,000 people and has an annual crude steel capacity of 5 million tonnes, supplying high-quality steel products to demanding markets, including construction and infrastructure, automotive, packaging and engineering.
- Tata Steel Group is one of the world's most geographically-diversified steel producers, with operations and a commercial presence across the world.
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