Tata Steel Launches First Scrap-Based Electric Arc Furnace in Ludhiana
Tata Steel Commences Operations at India's First Scrap-Based Electric Arc Furnace
On March 20, Tata Steel inaugurated its first scrap-based electric arc furnace (EAF) in Ludhiana, Punjab, India, marking a significant step towards producing "green" steel. The company has invested approximately Rs 3,200 crore in the 750,000 tonne facility.
The commissioning of the EAF aligns with Tata Steel's goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2045. The facility is expected to produce steel with a carbon dioxide emissions rate of 0.3 tonne per tonne of steel, meeting the government's definition of green steel with emissions below 2.2 tonne per tonne of finished steel.
Tata Steel has been expanding its operations towards electric arc furnace-based steelmaking, with a similar facility under construction in the UK at Port Talbot, Wales. The company is investing £1.2 billion in the project, with the UK government providing a subsidy of approximately £500 million. Additionally, Tata Steel has announced plans to transform its IJmuiden blast furnaces in the Netherlands towards green steel manufacturing using electric arc furnaces or direct-reduced iron (DRI)-based steelmaking.
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Investor Takeaway
Investors should consider Tata Steel's commitment to sustainability and its efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
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