Sir Robert McAlpine appointed main contractor for Tata Steel UK's £1.25bn EAF project

Sir Robert McAlpine has been appointed main contractor for Tata Steel UK's £1.25bn low-carbon steelmaking project at Port Talbot, involving construction of a new electric arc furnace. Enabling works begin Q1 2025, with completion due in 2028.

“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.”constructionnews.co.uk

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• constructionnews.co.ukMcAlpine wins key role on £1.25bn Port Talbot steelworks | Construction NewsIan WeinfassJan 28, 2025
• constructionbriefing.comTata Steel UK appoints Skanska for design and project management of low-carbon steel project - Construction BriefingCatrin Jones Editor, Construction EuropeFeb 11, 2025

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