Tata Steel says new £1.25bn furnace may be delayed due to electrical issue

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Tata Steel's £1.25 billion investment in a new furnace at its UK plant faces potential delays due to electrical connectivity issues, the company announced. The advanced electric arc furnace, central to the company's decarbonization efforts, requires significant grid infrastructure upgrades that may push back its operational timeline. The delay highlights tensions between major industrial projects and Britain's power supply constraints, as manufacturers increasingly pivot toward electrified production. Tata, which operates a major steelworks in Port Talbot, Wales, is coordinating with grid operators to resolve the bottleneck.