| Port Talbot steel works 21:53 - Jul 28 with 1064 views | CountyJim |
I keep an eye on what's going on they are looking to do away with the Blast Furnaces then and going to Arch furnace that's a massive step if they go ahead you would lose the heavy end then  |  | | |  |
| Port Talbot steel works on 22:17 - Jul 28 with 1032 views | Scotia |
They are indeed. I don't know much about what it means technically for steel making but the blast furnaces are a massive source of Co2 and other unpleasant stuff so it has to happen or the entire works could close.
The government pulled the plug on funding they had promised apparently,
I'm a bit surprised it's been publicised but I suppose that's down to the cash being withdrawn and Tata wanting to draw attention to it. It was top secret as far as I was aware. |  | | |
| Port Talbot steel works on 22:21 - Jul 28 with 1018 views | CountyJim |
| Port Talbot steel works on 22:17 - Jul 28 by Scotia |
They are indeed. I don't know much about what it means technically for steel making but the blast furnaces are a massive source of Co2 and other unpleasant stuff so it has to happen or the entire works could close.
The government pulled the plug on funding they had promised apparently,
I'm a bit surprised it's been publicised but I suppose that's down to the cash being withdrawn and Tata wanting to draw attention to it. It was top secret as far as I was aware. |
I believe Port Talbot is one of the last mass production iron works in the country we will always need iron if we don't produce it here we will have to rely on other countries that's a sad state of affairs and how is shipping in doing the environment any good | | | |
| Port Talbot steel works on 22:25 - Jul 28 with 1009 views | raynor94 |
Why the cry smiley Jim, modernise or die |  |
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| Port Talbot steel works on 22:26 - Jul 28 with 1008 views | Luther27 |
Ark furnaces use a huge amount of energy. Widely used in the aluminium processing industry. If I remember correctly when the nuclear power station in Anglesey shut down the aluminium processing industry went with it as they had a contract for lower energy rates.
Also….I stand to be corrected…. I’m not sure ark technology can produce the various types of steel required by different industries…chemical, car, medical etc. I’m under the impression that they use and recycle waste steel products. | | | |
| Port Talbot steel works on 22:37 - Jul 28 with 991 views | CountyJim |
| Port Talbot steel works on 22:25 - Jul 28 by raynor94 |
Why the cry smiley Jim, modernise or die |
Because I worked in heavy end Blast Furnaces coke ovens in Llanwern and blending plant/ harbour in PT for 28 years great men it would be a sad day | | | |
| Port Talbot steel works on 23:01 - Jul 28 with 970 views | Sirjohnalot |
| Port Talbot steel works on 22:37 - Jul 28 by CountyJim |
Because I worked in heavy end Blast Furnaces coke ovens in Llanwern and blending plant/ harbour in PT for 28 years great men it would be a sad day |
My dad worked in the Cold Mill for as long as I was alive, kept us fed and watered |  | | |
| Port Talbot steel works on 23:05 - Jul 28 with 967 views | controversial_jack |
| Port Talbot steel works on 23:01 - Jul 28 by Sirjohnalot |
My dad worked in the Cold Mill for as long as I was alive, kept us fed and watered |
Should the taxpayer bail out private companies? Hardly a conservative and free market principle | | | |
| Port Talbot steel works on 23:12 - Jul 28 with 949 views | raynor94 |
| Port Talbot steel works on 22:37 - Jul 28 by CountyJim |
Because I worked in heavy end Blast Furnaces coke ovens in Llanwern and blending plant/ harbour in PT for 28 years great men it would be a sad day |
Ah right see what you mean, I worked there for 44 years, arc furnace is nowhere good as blast furnace, but it's the way emissions are going | |
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| Port Talbot steel works on 08:12 - Jul 30 with 805 views | felixstowe_jack |
| Port Talbot steel works on 23:05 - Jul 28 by controversial_jack |
Should the taxpayer bail out private companies? Hardly a conservative and free market principle |
I am sure Drakeford's Senedd would be happy to provide the funding to invest in one of Wales last remaining heavy industries. | |
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| Port Talbot steel works on 08:17 - Jul 30 with 802 views | BryanSwan |
| Port Talbot steel works on 08:12 - Jul 30 by felixstowe_jack |
I am sure Drakeford's Senedd would be happy to provide the funding to invest in one of Wales last remaining heavy industries. |
It certainly is a tricky one. Without the steelworks 4000+ people will be out of work with no prospect of another job in the area.
PT is also one of the last remaining steelworks in the UK, closing would just mean importing more. From the ever polluting China. | |
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| Port Talbot steel works on 09:24 - Jul 30 with 761 views | Scotia |
| Port Talbot steel works on 08:12 - Jul 30 by felixstowe_jack |
I am sure Drakeford's Senedd would be happy to provide the funding to invest in one of Wales last remaining heavy industries. |
It was the Westminster government that pulled the plug on funding. | | | |
| Port Talbot steel works on 09:59 - Jul 30 with 737 views | controversial_jack |
The same ppl that are against socialism or nationalisation , have no problem accepting a taxpayer bailout. | | | |
| Port Talbot steel works on 08:34 - Jul 31 with 627 views | Brynmill_Jack |
| Port Talbot steel works on 22:25 - Jul 28 by raynor94 |
Why the cry smiley Jim, modernise or die |
Best re-nationalize the place really |  |
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