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Tata Steel Project Turns to ABB for Power Supply, Electromagnetic Stirring Technologies
07/29/2025 - ABB will provide electrical power supply management and distribution along with electromagnetic stirring at Tata Steel’s Port Talbot Steelworks in the U.K.
As part of Tata Steel U.K.’s £1.25 billion investment, including £500 million in U.K. government support, Tata Steel’s Port Talbot Steelworks plans to start up a new 320-metric-ton electric arc furnace (EAF) in 2028. The site aims to cut CO2 emissions by 90%. Tata Steel U.K. aims to produce fossil-free steel by 2045 and reduce 30% of its CO2 emissions by 2030.
In support of these objectives, ABB said it will be responsible for the delivery of the electrical power distribution equipment. This includes high- and low-voltage switchgear, power transformers and distribution transformers. These systems will be connected through a power distribution control system across the facility to deliver a fully digitally enabled solution.
“[ABB’s] proven technologies and expertise will support our evolving production processes on-site, enabling resource and cost efficiencies for the long term,” said Rajesh Nair, chief executive officer of Tata Steel U.K.
Under the main contract between Tenova and Tata Steel, ABB will deliver its ArcSave® electromagnetic stirrer-based metallurgy technology. The Consteerrer® equipment is jointly developed by ABB and Tenova and customized for continuous charging EAFs. The companies estimate it increases EAF productivity by 5–7%, provides a 3–5% decrease in energy consumption and increases yield by 1%.
“Our aim is to work with our customer and the various suppliers involved in the project to ensure the timelines for commissioning are met and that the region can continue its rich heritage in steelmaking into the future,” said Frederik Esterhuizen, global business line manager for metals at ABB Process Industries.
ABB expects to commission its technologies by 2027 in time for full operational start-up at Port Talbot.
In support of these objectives, ABB said it will be responsible for the delivery of the electrical power distribution equipment. This includes high- and low-voltage switchgear, power transformers and distribution transformers. These systems will be connected through a power distribution control system across the facility to deliver a fully digitally enabled solution.
“[ABB’s] proven technologies and expertise will support our evolving production processes on-site, enabling resource and cost efficiencies for the long term,” said Rajesh Nair, chief executive officer of Tata Steel U.K.
Under the main contract between Tenova and Tata Steel, ABB will deliver its ArcSave® electromagnetic stirrer-based metallurgy technology. The Consteerrer® equipment is jointly developed by ABB and Tenova and customized for continuous charging EAFs. The companies estimate it increases EAF productivity by 5–7%, provides a 3–5% decrease in energy consumption and increases yield by 1%.
“Our aim is to work with our customer and the various suppliers involved in the project to ensure the timelines for commissioning are met and that the region can continue its rich heritage in steelmaking into the future,” said Frederik Esterhuizen, global business line manager for metals at ABB Process Industries.
ABB expects to commission its technologies by 2027 in time for full operational start-up at Port Talbot.
