Sir Robert McAlpine has been named main works contractor for Tata Steel's £1.25 billion investment in low-CO2 steel production at the Port Talbot steelworks.

The company will oversee civil, structural, and building works for the construction of a new electric arc furnace-based facility capable of producing 3 million tonnes of steel annually. The project includes a new electric arc furnace, ladle furnaces, and associated infrastructure within the existing Basic Oxygen Steelmaking plant.

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Set to begin in Q1 2025 with major works starting in Q3 2025, the three-year initiative supports Tata Steel UK's decarbonisation goals, aiming to transform Port Talbot into a hub for sustainable steelmaking. It also includes workforce upskilling to prepare for the transition to electric arc furnace technology.

Craig Allen, Managing Director, Industrial, 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."