Tata plans to build a new electric furnace in Port Talbot to replace two traditional blast furnaces.

Tata Steel said it will replace the blast furnaces with electric furnaces to use recycled steel to reduce carbon emissions.

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

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.