Tata Steel has appointed Sir Robert McAlpine as main works contractor as part of the company’s £1.25bn 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 three million tonnes of steel per year.
The project will 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.
Craig Allen, managing director, industrial, at 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.p
Tata Steel’s EAF project lead, Peter Jones, added: “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.”
