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Statement on the decision by the Public Prosecution Service (OM) to prosecute Tata Steel IJmuiden (TSIJ)

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:01:58 +0200

The decision by the Public Prosecution Service (OM) to prosecute Tata Steel IJmuiden (TSIJ) for “allowing undercooked coke to occur” in the Coke and Gas Plants (KGF) 1 and 2 and for not reporting this in a timely manner deeply affects the company.

TSIJ considers being a good neighbor to the local community of fundamental importance and is fully committed to minimizing its impact on the surrounding area wherever possible. The company takes concerns and criticism seriously and remains committed to implementing measures to drive continuous improvement. Tata Steel Nederland's CO₂ intensity is approximately 1.66 tonnes of CO₂ per tonne of crude steel produced, placing the company among the more CO₂-efficient integrated steel producers globally.

TSIJ has for some time been engaged in discussions with the North Sea Canal Area Environmental Service (Omgevingsdienst Noordzeekanaalgebied), the relevant supervisory authority, regarding the occurrence of so‑called “undercooked coke.” Coke has a double function: to reduce the iron ores to iron and as a fuel used to reach high temperatures in blast furnaces, in order to melt iron ore for the production of liquid pig iron. TSIJ produces this coke in plants KGF 1 and 2, approximately 135,000 batches (pushes) per year.

Occasionally, a batch was not fully “cooked,” resulting in a short-term peak emission. TSIJ seeks to minimize such undercooked coke, but in an industrial production process of this scale it is technically unavoidable that, on occasion, a coke batch is not fully cooked. Therefore, an absolute guarantee to prevent undercooked coke can never be given.

TSIJ has been engaged in an in-depth technical discussion on this subject with the Environmental Service for a considerable period. Based on those discussions and the measures taken, TSIJ has implemented substantial and tangible improvements since 2020. As a result, the number of instances of “undercooked coke” has been reduced by 98%; in the period from January 2020 to May 2026, this averaged less than 0.011%. This is below the industry average. In recent years, only a few cases have occurred out of 135,000 pushes per year, with 1 instance in 2023, and zero in 2024 and 2025. For these reasons, TSIJ considers the allegations fundamentally to be unjustified.

TSIJ also considers it unnecessary to initiate criminal proceedings regarding a limited number of KGF incidents from the past, which have in fact been the subject of technical improvements. In light of the fact that TSIJ has long been in dialogue with the Environmental Service on undercooked coke, TSIJ believes this case adds nothing. Moreover, KGF 1 and 2 will in any event be fully closed in the coming years as part of the Green Steel Project, through which TSIJ will transition to a more sustainable method of steel production.

The allegations are being further reviewed by TSIJ. A substantive defence will, of course, be presented during the court proceedings.

Tata Steel Nederland on the third report of the IJmond Health Expert Group

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:19:29 +0200

The expert group was established in 2023 to provide the Dutch Government with independent advice on improving the protection of the health of people living in the IJmond region. Commenting on the report, Olga Timmerhuis, Director Health, Safety & Environment at Tata Steel Nederland states: “The expert group proposes, among other things, gaining insight into the entire emissions chain: from emissions originating on our site to exposure in the local living environment and the resulting health effects in surrounding communities. Tata Steel Nederland wants to contribute to this effort through its knowledge, data and expertise. We understand the concerns of local residents and want to support an approach that not only measures emissions at the source, but also provides a clear picture of actual exposure in the surrounding environment. We will discuss this with local residents, the expert group and the Ministry so that, together, we can develop clear, practical and effective monitoring criteria. We also recognise that further improvements to our processes are still needed.”

Continuous Improvement Through Monitoring

Optimising our processes based on measurement results is at the heart of our approach to reducing our impact on the environment. In recent years, we have significantly expanded our monitoring activities, covering more substances, more locations and more frequent measurements, complemented by independent monitoring carried out by external experts.

Tata Steel now operates more than 300 emissions monitoring points and a range of monitoring systems, including:

More than 60 electronic noses to monitor ambient air composition;
Fine particulate matter sensors operated in collaboration with the citizen air-monitoring network;
Noise monitoring at more than 10 measurement locations;
Research into ultrafine particles in the surrounding area.

Insights gained from these measurements are used to improve processes and further reduce emissions. Tata Steel publishes its monitoring results online, making them accessible to everyone.

Source-Based Measures Remain Essential

Alongside monitoring, Tata Steel is strongly focused on reducing emissions through source-based measures and environmental control installations. Examples include:

A new dedusting installation at the Pellet Plant, which has reduced emissions of particulate matter, lead and heavy metals by more than 80%;
An off-gas cleaning installation at the Cold Rolling Mill and other measures that have reduced PAH (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon) emissions from three sources by more than half;
A third extraction system at the Steel Plant.

Towards Green Steel

Tata Steel Nederland aims to conclude a bespoke agreement with the Dutch Government this year for its Green Steel project. This agreement will include additional measures that go beyond legal requirements to further improve the local living environment and reduce health risks. In September 2025, a Joint Letter of Intent for this purpose was signed by the Dutch Government, Tata Steel Nederland and Tata Steel Limited.

Tata Steel Nederland terminates contract with Donald Pols

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:52:19 +0200

This morning, the Board of Directors of Tata Steel Netherlands decided not to proceed with Donald Pols as Chief Sustainability Officer and Director of Communications. In recent days, it has become clear that additional information about his background has come to light—information that has affected us and was not previously shared with the company.

The Board of Directors of Tata Steel Netherlands regrets that not all information, which was important for making a well-considered decision regarding his appointment, was provided during the discussions in the recruitment process.

Therefore, the Board of Directors decided this morning to terminate Donald Pols’ contract with immediate effect.

Tata Steel Nederland exploring earlier closure Coke and Gas Plants

Fri, 15 May 2026 18:21:54 +0200

Tata Steel Nederland (TSN) is currently exploring a faster-than-previously planned closure of the Coke and Gas Plants (KGF 1 and 2). The technical and logistical complexity of such a closure is significant, particularly in relation to ensuring proper safeguards for environmental aspects and safety.

TSN has been informed by the North Sea Canal Area Environmental Agency (ODNZKG) by letter of its intention to revoke the permits for the Coke and Gas Plants. This letter, and the uncertainty it creates regarding the timeline, also leads to broader uncertainty for TSN as a whole. Tata Steel Limited (TSL), the parent company, has referred to this in its financial reporting.

TSN has communicated to the ODNZKG how the closure of KGF 1 and 2 should take place in a safe, responsible and controlled manner.

TSN’s focus is on finding a solution that is appropriate for all stakeholders, taking into account all relevant interests, including the continuity of the business.

Tata Steel IJmuiden and Ecocem Sign MoU to Advance the Use of Next-Generation Steelmaking Slags for Low carbon Cement Solutions

Tue, 12 May 2026 08:36:26 +0200

The MoU builds on an existing joint research program and sets out a shared intention to explore new technical, commercial, and regulatory pathways for the valorization of steelmaking slags produced at Tata Steel IJmuiden. Alongside the existing commercial relationship between TSIJ and Ecocem for the valorization of Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GBS) in cement & concrete, this new collaboration focuses on Basic Oxygen Furnace (BOF) slag as an alternative cementitious material, alongside the continued development of Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) slag as a supplementary cementitious material.

By replacing clinker — the most carbon-intensive ingredient in cement — with alternative materials such as slag, the cement industry can significantly cut CO₂ emissions while giving industrial by-products a more valuable and circular use.

The aim of the BOF and EAF slags project is to transform these steel industry by-products into cementitious binders or constituents that can support the decarbonisation of cement and concrete production, while advancing circular economy principles. By developing new pathways for the beneficial use of these materials, the collaboration also aims to increase the availability of low-carbon concrete solutions in the market, providing designers, concrete producers, and contractors with a broader range of sustainable material options.

“This Memorandum of Understanding reflects a shared ambition to support the transition to more sustainable construction materials,” said Pieter Roelofsen, Director Strategy, M&A and Partnerships at Tata Steel Nederland. “By exploring innovative applications of steel slag, a condition for the successful delivery of our Green Steel Project, we aim to contribute to circular value chains while supporting the decarbonization of both the steel and cement industries.”

Olivier Guise, Executive Director of Strategy, Technology and Business Development at Ecocem, added: “This type of collaboration has the potential to be transformative for the global cement industry. Together, we are investigating how two underutilised by-products from steel manufacturing could become next-generation alternative cementitious materials, helping reduce emissions while creating value from materials that would otherwise go unused. This is exactly the kind of cross-industry innovation needed to accelerate the transition to a circular, low carbon economy and reshape the future of sustainable construction.”

The signing of this MoU underscores Tata Steel IJmuiden’s and Ecocem’s shared commitment to innovation, circularity, and the development of low-carbon solutions for the building industry.

Tata Steel Nederland researches to fully recycle high quality steel for cars and washing machines with European partners

Sat, 09 May 2026 08:46:51 +0200

Key objectives:

- Development of recycled high‑quality steel from scrap

- A drastic reduction in CO₂ emissions

- Strengthening of the circular economy in Europe

- Research into the (commercial) applicability of fully recycled steel in

cars and washing machines

A key research goal of CiSMA is to achieve a 70% overall reduction in CO₂ emissions in sheet steel production through the use of 100% scrap and EAF technology. Using 100% scrap in steel production is not yet a realistic scenario and depends on many factors, such as the availability of scrap. However, participating in this research provides valuable insights for producing high‑quality steel that contains 30 to 40% scrap.

Machine Learning and digital models are also being used to examine to what extent contaminated scrap can be cleaned for optimal reuse. This requires removing unwanted elements from the scrap. Dr. Rana: “If we succeed, this will be a real win‑win, also because of the critical raw materials such as copper, we will be able to recover.”

Alongside universities and research institutes, CiSMA brings together commercial partners from various sectors including automotive, professional laundry equipment and engineering. Volvo Cars and Electrolux Professional, for example, are researching the (commercial) applicability of this recycled steel in cars and washing machines whilst boosting a circular approach and reducing CO₂ impact. The guiding principle is that this circular steel offers exactly the same properties and performance as traditionally produced high‑quality steel. Dr. Johan Pilthammar, Engineering Technical Specialist at Volvo Cars adds: “It’s very important for Volvo Cars to understand if, and how, a higher recycled content is influencing the steel’s behaviour. This project is of high value for us since it will verify that this assumption holds for the investigated steel grades in the forming process. Also, if we see differences with a higher recycled content, we will learn how to adapt to these changes.”

“Electrolux Professional remains wholly committed to reducing the climate change impact of our industrial operations. Steel is a key material in our production process and exploring innovative ways of introducing a greater level of circularity is of significant strategic importance to reducing our upstream Scope 3 emissions”, states Andrea Caputo, Sustainability Director BA Laundry, at Electrolux Professional. He concludes: “The CiSMA project has the potential to deliver truly game-changing results, and we are excited to participate in what is likely to be a landmark pilot test.”

CiSMA is coordinated by Eurecat (Spain) and consists of 13 partners from five countries, including voestalpine, Volvo Cars, Electrolux Professional, RISE, Blekinge Institute of Technology, ALBA Synchrotron, Aerobase Innovations, the European Steel Technology Platform ESTEP, CSIC, the University of Liège and Tata Steel Nederland. CiSMA has a total budget of nearly €4.5 million and is funded through the EU’s Horizon Europe programme.

Response to ILT Order Subject to a Penalty

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:13:14 +0200

Tata Steel IJmuiden has received the decision of the Inspectorate for the Environment and Transport (ILT) to impose an order subject to a penalty payment in relation to the CLP classification of LD steel slag, and will study it carefully.

Steel slag is an inseparable part of steel production. Producing steel without generating steel slag is not possible. Steel slag has been used for decades throughout Europe in construction and infrastructure.

For a material that is produced and used across Europe, a Europe‑wide scientific assessment is required. REACH is European legislation that applies to the entire European steel sector. Tata Steel IJmuiden is actively committed to the European update process of the REACH registration, which is currently being carried out by the European REACH Ferrous Slag Consortium. European clarity is expected in the near term, which will provide guidance for all Member States.

Tata Steel IJmuiden operates in accordance with the precautionary principle, regardless of the formal classification of LD steel slags. We apply control measures and inform customers of LD steel slags about the potential risks and appropriate precautionary measures. We are fully commitment to his principle.

European collaboration for more energy-efficient automotive steels and improved passenger safety

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:32:24 +0100

In short: what are the advantages of this new ultra-strong steels?

· Safety: the combination of high strength and high formability resists the impact of collisions;

· Energy efficiency: the steel is hot-formed at lower temperatures;

· More corrosion protection: thanks to a specific zinc coating that does not crack during hot-forming;

· Cost savings: due to less tool wear and fewer post‑processing steps.

Lower energy consumption and improved passenger safety

Ultra-strong steels used in automotive crash structures are usually hot-formed at very high temperatures. At those temperatures, the zinc coating on the steel can melt, resulting in cracking. For that reason, manufacturers often use aluminium‑silicon coated steels. Those can withstand high temperatures but offer lower corrosion resistance. “By developing this new high‑quality steel grades, we address these limitations,” says Dr. Radhakanta Rana, metallurgist at Tata Steel Nederland and project leader of WarP-AHSS. Dr. Rana explains: “The benefits go beyond energy savings alone. By combining ultra-high strength with exceptional in-service formability, these new steels can absorb significantly more crash energy. This reduces the effect of a collision and increases passenger safety. It is a true breakthrough in steel design and aligns with Tata Steel Nederland’s strategy for more sustainable steel production.”

Less maintenance and lower production costs

These new steel grades also offer various benefits for automotive manufacturers. A zinc coating, processed at lower temperatures, eliminates the need for additional processes such as sand‑blasting and provides improved corrosion resistance. This leads to a simpler, more efficient production process, less maintenance, and lower production costs. Dr. Christina Sunderkötter, Project Manager Sustainability Solutions from Volkswagen Group adds: “In addition to reducing environmental impact, we want to offer a steel solution that meets the requirements of future vehicle production: better safety performance, simpler manufacturing processes, and lower part-making costs. Together through WarP‑AHSS, we are working on the next evolution in AHSS technology.”

WarP-AHSS is funded by the European Research Executive Agency (REA) on behalf of the European Commission. The project runs from 2023 until 2027.

Photo by: David de Jong

Tata Steel calls on activists not to disrupt chess tournament

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 12:14:52 +0100

Activists are staging a protest during the opening of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament in Wijk aan Zee. Tata Steel Netherlands is calling on activists not to disrupt the prestigious international chess event.

We respect everyone’s right to demonstrate and to draw attention to the need for a rapid transition from fossil raw materials to sustainable alternatives. Both the activists and we share the same goal: the transition from coal to a greener, cleaner, and more circular way of producing steel in the IJmond region. This is why our Green Steel plan exists.

We differ in opinion regarding the timeline, and we have spoken with various activist groups about this on several occasions. As far as we are concerned, the dialogue will remain open.

‘Wimbledon of chess’

The Tata Steel Chess Tournament is a world‑famous chess event held annually in January at community center De Moriaan in Wijk aan Zee. This year marks the 88th edition. It is one of the largest and strongest tournaments, featuring top-level players (14 masters and 14 challengers) and attracting more than ten thousand visitors from around the world over the course of two weeks. The tournament has an important place on the international chess calendar, is a household name in the chess world, and is often referred to as the “Wimbledon of chess.”

Boost for the coastal village

What began in 1938 as an employee tournament of the steel company has grown into an international event of global stature. Since 2010, the tournament (formerly Hoogovens and Corus) has been named after Tata Steel. The event ensures that during the usually quiet winter months, chess enthusiasts travel to Wijk aan Zee in January. This gives a boost to the local economy — the original reason the tournament was moved to the coastal village.

We hope that the activists take responsibility and act respectfully, especially toward the hundreds of amateur players, emerging talents, and grandmasters participating in the tournament, as well as the thousands of spectators.

Tata Steel Nederland Opens New Production Line for Sustainable Food Packaging

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0100

In short:

Sustainable and future-proof: Ready for upcoming legislation.
Logistical efficiency: Entire production process on one site, simpler supply chain.
Food safety: The TCCT-Protact® combination meets the strictest food safety standards.
Cost savings: With TCCT-Protact®, no additional lacquer layer is needed at the customer.
European standard: Tata Steel Nederland is the exclusive developer and patent holder of TCCT technology and supplies it to other steel producers.

Packaging Steel: The Recycling Champion

Steel packaging is not only safe and sustainable but also a recycling champion. In the Netherlands, more than 95% of packaging steel is recycled into new steel—from food cans to aerosol cans. For canned food, packaging steel offers many benefits, such as long shelf life (even outside the refrigerator), reducing food waste. Thanks to steel’s magnetic properties, steel packaging is easy and inexpensive to separate from other waste, contributing to a circular economy. Steel cans are therefore the most recycled packaging material.

Collective action Stichting Frisse Wind

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:20:12 +0100

Stichting Frisse Wind has filed a collective action against Tata Steel with the North Holland court. This is the next step in the process in which they previously, in August 2023, held Tata Steel liable for damage caused by emissions of hazardous and/or harmful substances. We will review the documents.

Health and a clean living environment are important topics for us, just as they are for local residents and other stakeholders. We certainly take feedback and suggestions into account as we continuously work to improve our plants and reduce emissions of dust, noise, and odor.

In recent years, we have taken various measures to ensure cleaner production. For example, we are reducing emissions of lead, other metals, and PAHs. The results of these measures can be found in our reports and on our website.

With our Green Steel plan, we will take even more measures to improve the living environment. This has been explicitly considered in the recently concluded Joint Letter of Intent. We will continue to work on additional measures to further reduce emissions. In this way, we aim to contribute to a better living environment in the IJmond region. That is what local residents want, and what we want as well, and we are happy to keep the dialogue going.

Tata Steel Nederland Launches Green Box: A Green Roof Solution for Metal Roofs

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 12:58:00 +0100

Key Benefits

Quality and Durability - Expected lifespan of 25 years with minimal maintenance
Pre-greened, Quick Installation - Compatible with both empty and pre-planted modules
Optimal water drainage and Root-Resistance - Ensures long-term protection of the roof structure
Fire Safety

Climate Adaptation and Environmental Impact

Green roofs absorb heavy rainfall, reduce stormwater runoff, and help prevent sewer system overload. The role of green roofs in climate resilience is vital and they have positive effects on CO₂ footprints. Additional benefits include improved biodiversity, sound insulation, and temperature regulation. With municipalities increasingly mandating green roofs, the lack of suitable systems for metal roofs posed a challenge.

Easy installation ‘like a Lego kit’

Tata Steel’s Green Box solves this by enabling easy installation without compromising water tightness or structural integrity. Green Box is tailored for industrial and office buildings using metal roofing systems. It aligns with evolving sustainability regulations and modern construction needs. Mario Kenda, product developer at TSN’s downstream organisation Building Systems, including SAB-profiel (NL), Fischer Profil (DE) and Montana (CH), was instrumental in the creation of Green Box: "The moment we tested our first 3D-printed prototypes on trapezoidal sheets, we knew we had a game-changer. Green Box offers a practical, affordable solution for one of the construction sector’s biggest challenges. The system is very easy to install, you arrange the boxes like a Lego kit on the metal roof."

Green Box; Tata Steel innovates beyond steel

The Green Box is available as a pre-greened solution, meaning it comes pre-planted for immediate installation. To achieve this, Tata Steel partnered with a leading company from the horticultural sector. The Green Box is produced with a sustainable type of plastic, made from recycled high density polyethylene, with good UV resistance characteristics and designed by Tata Steel Nederland. Production is based on injection molding, with alternative methods like deep drawing also explored. The Green Box is developed conform the new guidelines for green roofs by the International Federation for Lightweight Metal Construction (IFBS).

Tata Steel Nederland: Increased Rail Transport Cuts CO₂ Emissions by 4,300 Tonnes Annually

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0100

Martin van der Meer, Director of Outbound Logistics at Tata Steel Nederland, explains: “Rail transport is a strategic pillar in our transition towards lower CO₂ emissions. Driven by our sustainability goals and the need for more robust and efficient supply chains, we have significantly scaled up rail freight. This new route offers a reliable, sustainable and efficient solution with reduced Scope 3 emissions. It also saves packaging materials, as the steel no longer requires seaworthy protection, and it’s faster – within 30 hours, the steel reaches the customer.”

This initiative forms part of the mobility strategy of Tata Steel Nederland, optimising logistics in close collaboration with partners across the supply chain. For destinations in Eastern Europe, three trains loaded with steel coils will now depart every two weeks. In the Netherlands and Germany, these trains run on green electricity. The CO₂ savings result from intensive cooperation with around 50 customers, including major OEMs (automotive brands) as well as clients in engineering, construction and packaging sectors.

Find more information here on our way towards becoming a sustainable steel producer.

Peter Bernscher joins Tata Steel Nederland as Chief Commercial Officer and member of the Board of Management

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 12:30:37 +0200

Peter Bernscher (Austrian, 1968) brings over 30 years of extensive management experience in the steel, automotive and processing industries. During his career, he successfully led commercial teams at Polytech and Voestalpine amongst others. At Tata Steel Nederland, Peter will become responsible for shaping the company’s commercial strategy and strengthening its market position.

“We are excited that Peter will soon join the Board of Management of Tata Steel Nederland as CCO. His extensive knowledge of the steel industry coupled with years of top level management experience will be of great value to us,” says T.V. Narendran, CEO & Managing Director of Tata Steel Limited and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of TSN.

“I look forward to joining Tata Steel Nederland during its transformation to become one of Europe’s top steel manufacturers. Together with all my Tata Steel colleagues, I want to focus on improving our profitability by driving revenue growth and building sustainable relationships with our customers,” adds Peter Bernscher.

With the appointment of Peter Bernscher, the TSN Board of Management will be complete and will per September 1 2025 consist of four members: Hans van den Berg (CEO), Hans Turkesteen (CFO), Akash Latchman (COO) and Peter Bernscher (CCO).

Tata Steel Nederland adjusts Board of Management

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 09:07:19 +0200

TV Narendran, CEO of Tata Steel Ltd. and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of TSN, comments on this adjustment: “As part of the transformation of Tata Steel Nederland we have consciously opted for a restructured and performance based Board of Management focused on the customer and the market, manufacturing excellence and the transformation of TSN into a profitable organization.”

The current CEO, Hans van den Berg, and CFO, Hans Turkesteen, will be re-appointed. In addition, the BoM of TSN will consist of two new roles: a Chief Operating Officer (COO), who will be responsible for all operational activities and a Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), who will drive commercial strategy and customer focus. The current roles of Managing Director IJmuiden, Managing Director Downstream and Chief Project & Engineering Officer (CPEO) will cease to exist.

Akash Latchman, who joined Tata Steel Nederland in November 2024, has been appointed as COO. He will lead the technical implementation of the Green Steel plan in IJmuiden. The current Managing Director IJmuiden, Tom Eussen, will transfer his technical responsibilities to Akash Latchman.

The CCO role is currently vacant and an appointment will be announced in due course. The position of Managing Director Downstream, currently held by Gunilla Saltin, has expired as of 1 July. As a result of this both Tom Eussen and Gunilla Saltin have stepped down as BoM members and will leave the company in due course.

TV Narendran concludes: "With an adjusted Board of Management, we want to accelerate the transition of TSN into a leading and sustainable steel company. The new structure contributes to more focus and effectiveness. I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to Tom and Gunilla in advance for their outstanding efforts during this transition phase and for their invaluable contributions to Tata Steel Nederland."

During this transition, Hans van den Berg will manage the upstream sales and marketing & commercial activities while Hans Turkesteen will manage the downstream business.

Tata Steel among the most customer-friendly companies in the metal sector

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0200

Marketing Director Sander Heinhuis explains why customer focus is so important at Tata Steel Nederland: "Both large and small companies have high and specific demands. That is why we work closely with our customers; we know them very well. Our marketers understand exactly what is happening in their markets, whether it's packaging, automotive, engineering, or construction. Meanwhile, our technical experts understand, at a molecular level, what customers require from our steel and how they apply it within their production processes. With this versatile knowledge, collaboration, and joint innovation, we genuinely help our customers enhance their products.”

The agreement we signed with Ford in 2022, and subsequently with many other partners in the automotive sector, is exemplary. “We already provide sustainable solutions, but at the same time, we offer unique and high-quality steel. In the automotive industry, where steel is the most used material, it needs to be simultaneously strong and formable. Our experts know precisely how strong and formable it needs to be, and our factories can deliver that very accurately. All that quality is what underlies this recognition. Our own data previously indicated that we achieved our highest customer satisfaction score in years,” Heinhuis continues. “This recognition from the market is a fantastic confirmation of that. I am proud that we accomplished this. The fact that this quality runs throughout our entire organisation is what makes Tata Steel Nederland truly exceptional.”

About the MT500

Each year, MT/Sprout compiles a ranking known as the MT500. To create this list, managers and decision-makers from major companies are asked to evaluate their industry peers on various topics, including customer friendliness. The research distinguishes 33 different sectors, with over 4,500 respondents providing more than 16,000 evaluations in total. The study was conducted by the University of Amsterdam under the leadership of Professor of Strategy and Innovation, Henk Volberda.

Tata Steel Nederland submits details of Green Steel plan

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 10:38:15 +0200

The comprehensive report lays bare the environmental and health implications of Tata’s plans to overhaul its steel production at the IJmuiden site. The new steel plant, which will operate using natural gas and green electricity instead of coal, is expected to slash CO₂ emissions by 5 million tonnes. With future integration of hydrogen, bio-methane, and underground carbon storage (CCS), the reductions could go even further – making this the largest single-company CO₂ cut in the Netherlands.

Hans van den Berg, CEO of Tata Steel Nederland, said: “Our Green Steel plan, developed in close collaboration with trade unions and fully backed by our parent company in India, represents an unprecedented shift – not just for us, but for the entire region. We are moving away from coal, and towards a cleaner, greener future.”

Jeroen Klumper, Director of the Green Steel Business Transformation, added: “Preparations are already in full swing. The blueprints are ready, we know where the new plants will be built, and we’ve detailed the environmental benefits in the EIA – from reduced nitrogen emissions to a significant drop in odour pollution. We have chosen to publish the EIA ourselves in the interest of transparency. We believe it is important for the local community to understand what our Green Steel plan entails. We’re going beyond legal requirements, using cutting-edge solutions to ensure our site remains future proof for decades to come.”

Covering ore fields
In a direct response to findings by the Dutch National Institute for Public Health (RIVM), Tata Steel will start to cover its ore fields – a move expected to drastically reduce the spread of fine dust in the direct environment. The covering of the ore storage areas is not part of the EIA. It is at the top of the list of additional measures being discussed as part of the Tailor Made Agreement ('Maatwerk-afspraak'). Other measures include, for example, reducing noise pollution and covering the conveyor belts.

Full support for health impact assessment
In line with earlier recommendations from the IJmond Health Expert Group, Tata Steel is also supporting the creation of a Health Impact Assessment (HIA). This will translate environmental data from the EIA into tangible health outcomes for the surrounding communities – a move the company fully endorses.

Public information sessions
Tata Steel will host two public information sessions on 8 and 9 July, 2025 (see links below), with representatives from the Province of North Holland and the North Sea Canal Environmental Agency in attendance. Two additional sessions will be organized after the summer holidays.

Physical meeting 8 juli | Café De Zon | Wijk aan Zee.
Digital meeting 9 juli | Teams

Tata Steel Nederland chooses LESS, the Low Emission Steel Standard

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 14:00:00 +0200

Hans van den Berg, CEO of Tata Steel Nederland, says: "Membership of LESS is a logical step for us in the decarbonisation of our company and contributes to the sustainability of the European steel sector. We support the objectives of LESS and the development of independent standards. This standardisation helps customers, policymakers, and the rest of the value chain to build confidence in sustainable steel products."

On the way to a smaller ecological footprint

Whether it's wind turbines, batteries, cars, washing machines, food packaging or infrastructure, our daily lives rely on steel. This is precisely why the steel industry, and consequently Tata Steel, plays a critical role in achieving EU climate goals, as steel accounts for more than 5% of European CO₂-emissions. With CO₂-neutral steel, a significant impact can be achieved in reducing our collective ecological footprint.

With participation in LESS, we can provide our customers with steel according to a clear, transparent standard and demonstrate the sustainability of our product, also to the policymakers. Purchasers of steel products can in turn achieve their own sustainability goals and strengthen their position in a sustainability-focused market.

With the increasing relevance of sustainability, having a clear and certifiable standard for low-CO₂ steel is becoming increasingly important. This allows consumers and markets to actually determine the contribution a product makes to the sustainability transition.

Every day, we work towards cleaner and greener steel. With innovative solutions and our Green Steel plan, we aim to reduce CO₂-emissions by 5 million tons per year from 2030, by transitioning to Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) technology and electric furnaces. This transition contributes to the European climate goals and strengthens our competitive position. In addition, we aim to increase the use of scrap in our production processes to 30% by 2030, contributing to a more sustainable use of resources and a reduction of our ecological footprint.

Tata Steel Nederland commissions innovative can-making line

Wed, 21 May 2025 09:30:00 +0200

Highlights:
• More sustainable, with lower investment requirements
• Ready for future food safety standards
• New line enables closer collaboration with customers

In a typical can-making line, small steel cups are first punched out, then stretched to form the sides of the can. In conventional processes, this generates heat due to friction, requiring cooling water that must then be washed off the cans—an energy- and water-intensive process. Tata Steel’s new line doesn’t need any of that. Thanks to the use of innovative Protact® steel and advanced internal cooling of the tooling, cans can now be formed in a dry process. This eliminates the need for emulsified water, reducing energy use and cutting the investment costs for customers.

Food safety for the future
Protact is a polymer-coated steel that reduces friction during forming. “The polymer layer also ensures that the can meets all future food safety standards,” says Hans van der Weijde, Director of R&D at Tata Steel Nederland. “There’s no need to apply a lacquer to the steel. While lacquer is still allowed under current regulations, we see a clear trend toward phasing out these chemical coatings. Lacquered cans also often contain tin. Protact allows for a shorter and cleaner production line.”

Working with customers
The new line can produce up to 400 cans per minute—25% more than the industry standard of 320. The machine at Tata Steel serves as a proof of concept, where customers can see the dry forming process with Protact in action at full industrial speeds. “That collaboration with the customer is crucial,” says Joris Essing, Marketing Manager for packaging steel at Tata Steel Nederland. “We have the expertise in the dry process, but the customer has to make it work on their own production lines. We work closely together to make that happen.”

That collaboration has already delivered results in the packaging market. One example is Tata Steel’s partnership with Grupo Calvo, which led to the development of an innovative Protact tuna can. The polymer layer applied to the steel reduces the need for oil to keep the tuna fresh and make it easy to remove from the can. The packaging is also lighter, due to more efficient material use, which brings transport benefits.

Champion of recycling
Steel food cans offer several advantages: long shelf life even without refrigeration, reduced food waste, and excellent recyclability. Thanks to their magnetic properties, steel cans are relatively easy and cost-effective to separate from other waste streams. In the Netherlands, steel packaging—such as cans for beans, corn, or fish—is the country’s recycling champion. More than 95% of all steel packaging used in the Netherlands is recycled into new steel, making steel the most recycled packaging material.

Tata Steel Nederland develops highly edge ductile steel for lighter car parts

Fri, 09 May 2025 12:00:00 +0200

This new steel type is much more edge ductile than our previous steels in the advanced-high strength levels. Dr. Arjan Rijkenberg, Principal Scientist specialized in high-strength strip steels at Tata Steel Nederland, explains: "In many chassis components, holes are punched during the manufacturing process for assembly, routing of wires, and achieving weight savings. Furthermore, for extra strength and stiffness, these parts can feature very intricate edges, but it is precisely these edges that are susceptible to cracking during the forming of the parts in the press shop. For the development of this new advanced steel type, we have developed specific test methods with which we can assess risks of edge fracture and measure the fracture toughness of steel types. With the new knowledge and insights obtained from this, we have been able to develop HyperFlange, which is both strong and edge ductile."

Higher press shop efficiency and robust manufacturing with HyperFlange

Edge cracking is one of the most common pain points in chassis press shops. With this newly developed steel type, we can address this challenge with and for our customers. Moe Ziaran, Marketing Manager Automotive Chassis & Components at Tata Steel Nederland, states: "Thanks to the product optimizations we have made with HyperFlange, customers will experience less edge cracks, minimized material loss, and reduced production line interruptions, all of which contribute to increased productivity and efficiency in the press shops of car manufacturers." Additionally, with the higher formability of the product, car designers can more confidently create thinner designs with HyperFlange, knowing that their designs can be manufactured reliably. As a result, parts become lighter, ultimately making the car more fuel efficient and improve driving characteristics.

Historic Agreement Signed for World’s First Liquid Hydrogen Import Corridor Between Oman, the Netherlands, and Germany

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 12:25:12 +0200

The agreement enables the commercial-scale import of renewable fuel of non-biological origin (RFNBO) compliant liquid hydrogen to Europe. The contract was signed during the state visit by His Majesty the Sultan of Oman to the Netherlands. Tata Steel Nederland, the port of Amsterdam and Ecolog are among the big industrial organisations that make this new trade corridor possible.

International and European cooperation
The agreement was signed by eleven parties in total, including prominent players like Hydrom, Oman’s national green hydrogen orchestrator, OQ, Oman’s global integrated energy group, Tata Steel Nederland, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG and Hynetwork, bringing together all the critical links for the envisioned supply chain. This supply chain capitalizes on proven technologies for the liquefaction, transport, storage, and distribution of liquid hydrogen. ECOLOG’s advanced vessel design ensures net zero boil-off, eliminating cargo loss in marine transportation. This transformative innovation significantly reduces unit freight costs, setting a new standard for efficiency and sustainability.

The agreement comprises several key components vital to the corridor’s development. First, the development of a centralized liquefaction, storage, and export facility at the port of Duqm, which is one of the hubs for Omani-produced green hydrogen. Second, discussions will be held on the pricing and delivery of liquid hydrogen to offtakers located in the broader Amsterdam area, as well as offtakers located elsewhere in the Netherlands and Germany, with EnBW as the aggregator. Finally, the aligned development of dedicated infrastructure throughout the corridor, including export and import facilities in the ports of Duqm, Amsterdam and Duisburg, as well as for several distribution modalities for gaseous and liquid hydrogen, most notably gas pipeline networks, rail connections, and barge distribution leveraging the Netherlands extensive canal network.

A Step Toward Global Hydrogen Leadership and Energy Security
This agreement is a significant step in Oman’s ambition to become a global leader in the green hydrogen export market, while simultaneously strengthening Europe’s energy security. The initiative also supports the EU’s clean energy goals, helping to decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors, such as steelmaking and transport.

Hans van den Berg - CEO Tata Steel Nederland. "In our role as a large potential buyer, we can contribute to the development of a sustainable economy based on green hydrogen in our region. In this way, we not only make our own production process more sustainable, but we also help to build a new ecosystem together with other companies."

“This agreement represents a landmark moment in our commitment to clean energy,” said Ms. Sophie Hermans, the Dutch Minister for Climate and Green Growth. “By linking Omani green hydrogen with Europe’s energy needs, we are advancing our shared climate goals and creating a sustainable energy pathway.”

Oman’s Minister of Energy and Minerals, H.E. Eng. Salim Nasser Al Aufi, added, “This partnership reflects Oman’s commitment to playing a leading role in the global green hydrogen economy, while strengthening ties with Europe to support its sustainable clean energy transition.” The JDA builds on the existing partnership between Hydrom, the Omani Ministry of Energy and Minerals, Port of Amsterdam, ECOLOG and EnBW for the development of the liquid hydrogen corridor. This latest development brings us one step closer to delivering large-scale green hydrogen volumes from Oman to Europe by 2029.

Photo: Hans van den Berg - CEO Tata Steel Nederland - adressing the other parties that make the import corridor possible.

Tata Steel and MCB jointly save 186 tons of CO2 with steel transport on biodiesel

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0200

MCB in Valkenswaard and Tata Steel Nederland have been partners in the steel value chain for decades. Mirenka Fortuin, Director Sales and Marketing Engineering at Tata Steel Nederland, states: "With our growing Zeremis® solutions, we are on the way to a CO2-neutral, circular world together with customers. We are pleased that MCB, a long-standing partner of ours, is opting for reduced-CO2 steel and low-CO2 transport." Tata Steel provides MCB with steel coils and tubes, which MCB further distributes to various customers for a multitude of applications. Erik Spikmans, Sales Director of MCB, on the collaboration with Tata Steel Nederland: "We are very pleased with this next step, which seamlessly aligns with our sustainability ambitions. In addition to our CO2-reduced products and Wood4Wood, we are now also achieving CO2 reduction in our transports."

In addition to Zeremis Delivered, Tata Steel also offers Zeremis Carbon Lite

The reduction of CO2 emissions in the transport chains between Tata Steel Nederland and participating customers is laid down in a 'Zeremis Delivered'[1] agreement. The steel customers receive independently verified CO2 reduction statements. This major step towards the sustainability of mutual transport comes on top of the Memorandum of Understanding that MCB and Tata Steel Nederland previously agreed upon for the delivery of CO2-reduced steel and tubes.

On the way together towards clean, green circular steel

Tata Steel Nederland is transitioning to become a clean, green, and circular steel producer. By 2030, Tata Steel aims to reduce its CO2 emissions by 40% and to be climate-neutral by 2045. To achieve these goals, the company will implement various innovations such as Direct Reduced Iron installations in combination with Electric Arc Furnace technology. In addition, Tata Steel is working every day to increase steel recycling, with the aim of increasing the use of scrap to 30% from 2030 onwards.

1 Zeremis DL® is an independently verified book-and-claim solution based on CO2 reduction statements. This method is widely used in the transport sector because it enables both route efficiency and CO2 savings that are specifically allocated to a customer.

Tata Steel Nederland announces major transformation program to enhance competitiveness for a sustainable future

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 12:00:16 +0200

1. Tata Steel’s steel making operations at IJmuiden in the Netherlands constitute one of the most strategically located steel plants in Europe with its own deep-sea port and proximity to key customers. The access to offshore wind energy, transmission and pipeline infrastructure will enable the transition to competitive green steel making for which intense engagement in ongoing with all stakeholders including the Dutch Government.

2. In FY2025, the Netherlands operations have recovered with liquid steel production volumes near capacity at 6.75 MTPA, after the delayed reline of one of the blast furnaces had impacted production in FY2024. However, the challenging demand conditions in Europe driven by geo-political developments, trade and supply chain disruptions and escalating energy costs have affected the operating costs and financial performance.

3. Tata Steel remains committed to ensuring that its Netherlands operations achieve their potential of being one of the most competitive, successful and efficient in Europe. In order to achieve this Tata Steel Nederland (TSN) has adopted a comprehensive transformation programme built on a multi-pronged approach of maximising production efficiencies, lowering fixed costs and optimising product mix and margins.

4. TSN will require a new and more effective organizational structure characterized by more accountability, standardisation, automation and elimination of duplication. This reorganization is expected to lead to a loss of ~1600 management and support function roles. Certain changes are also being made in the local management board of TSN.

5. Today, a Request for Advice for the transformation plan has been submitted to the Central Works Council and trade unions have been informed. Over the following weeks, an effective and comprehensive consultation process will be run on the proposed changes.

6. Tata Steel Nederland has an ambitious green steel transition plan under which one of the two blast furnaces will be replaced by a new Direct Reduced Iron furnace and Electric Arc Furnace by the end of this decade, eliminating around ~5 million tonnes per annum of CO2 emissions. It is also proposed to undertake several actions beyond permit levels and legal requirements to improve the quality of the environment for residential communities around Ijmuiden. Tata Steel is optimistic it will achieve a positive outcome on the discussions with the Netherlands government for requisite funding and policy support in the coming months. The transformation programme announced today will provide TSN the ability to make the necessary investments in its future.

T.V. Narendran, (CEO and Managing Director of Tata Steel and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Tata Steel Nederland), said “Together with my colleagues in Tata Steel and Tata Steel Nederland, we will ensure that Tata Steel Nederland returns to its pre-eminent position as one of the most efficient steel making sites in Europe, producing high-quality steel for our customers. We are working closely with the Dutch government and other stakeholders and are in constructive discussions about our joint investments in the Green Steel plan going forward. This transformation is a building block towards this future where we ensure that TSN has the required robust operating and financial profile enabling it to move towards its future as one of the best and most sustainable steel companies in Europe.”

Hans van den Berg, CEO of Tata Steel Nederland, adds: “With today's announcement, we are taking a necessary step towards a sustainable and future-proof the steel company. As the Board of Directors of TSN, we are well aware that this intended restructuring of our organization may have a significant impact on our people, and we are committed to working closely with all stakeholders to navigate this difficult path. We have worked tirelessly in the past period to reduce costs and I am confident that we can once again deliver the changes required for a sustainable future- one where we achieve benchmark levels of profitability under all market conditions.”

Tata Steel recycles 120 million kilograms of old tin in 2026

Sat, 05 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0200

"Steel recycling is recycling par excellence. Where other materials such as plastic, glass, and aluminium are not infinitely recyclable without a lot of sorting and extra effort, steel is. In fact, lower quality steels can be made even better in terms of quality. We call this "upcycling" in the industry," says Judith Krale, new business manager for scrap at Tata Steel Nederland and responsible for the use of scrap in steel production.

‘Can deal’ contributes to 30% scrap use for green, circular steel

She is often referred to as the woman of 30%, because Krale works every day to achieve the goal of 30% scrap use in the production of cleaner, greener, and circular steel by 2030. This is ambitious, as in 2022 the share of scrap in Tata Steel's steel production was 17%. Krale states: "With new technologies for making green steel, we can also recycle more steel. So, we are always looking for more scrap, including packaging tin." To achieve this, Tata Steel Nederland has signed agreements with ten scrap companies in multiple countries: the Nederland, Belgium, Germany, and the United Kingdom. The majority of the tinplate scrap in this 'can deal' comes from the United Kingdom, as that country has been engaged in waste separation for a longer period and is therefore further ahead in waste separation than the Netherlands and its neighboring countries.

Increased steel density for a more sustainable end product

At Tata Steel Nederland, the old steel, to-be-recycled tin is called 'tin can shred' because the steel cans are crushed in a kind of industrial mincer and flattened into small pieces, with a higher steel density. This has the advantage that its processing in the Oxy Steel Plant is more efficient, which in turn contributes to a more sustainable end product.

Steel cans are the recycling champion of the Netherlands

In addition to the many advantages of steel food packaging, such as long shelf life (even outside the refrigerator) and therefore less food waste, steel cans are not only easily recyclable but also relatively easy and inexpensive to separate from other waste due to their magnetic properties. In the Netherlands, steel packaging is therefore the 'recycling champion'. Almost 95% of the packaging steel used in the Netherlands is recycled into new steel. This includes beverage and food cans, aerosol cans, and paint cans. Tinplate is therefore the most recycled packaging material.

High-tech laser and AI for increased steel recycling

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 09:56:21 +0100

To be able to significantly increase the use of scrap in steel production in the near future, Tata Steel aims to further optimize the recycling process. A challenge in this regard is that much of the old steel, such as from old ships or railroad tracks, is too large for regular conveyors and difficult to analyze. Therefore, Tata Steel researches the use of digital laser techniques to analyze the composition of scrap directly from the truck. The process works as follows: the truck carrying scrap enters a specially constructed gate with industrial laser and analysis equipment. The laser vaporizes very small pieces of the steel locally, creating a 'plasma', a small local gas bubble containing all the components of the scrap. This can then be filmed and analyzed with special cameras. Subsequently, depending on the specific composition and criteria, the scrap can be optimally introduced into the recycling process.

AI and digital twins for reduced waste and more CO2 reduction

Tata Steel researcher Bernard Ennis states: "In this measurement and analysis process, AI is used to more quickly recognize and analyze specific types of steel based on visual characteristics, known as 'scrap image recognition'. The manufacturing process is digitally modeled, or simulated, and tested in a computational model using 'digital twins'. This innovative combination of laser, AI, and digital modeling allows for more efficient sampling, faster scrap deployment logistics, and improved product quality. Moreover, this leads to fewer process errors in scrap deployment and thus less waste and CO2 reduction." At present, the technique is being researched and developed under the 'DiGreeS program'. The first measurements with the ‘Laser- Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy’ are scheduled to take place in the first quarter of 2025, with the first results being announced. In 2026, the first prototype of the truck portal is expected to be ready for use, and the measurements and modeling will commence. Then, the implementation will follow, including the introduction of the digital twins modelled process.

'DiGreeS': Research with German and Austrian steel producers

'DiGreeS' is coordinated by the Fraunhofer Institute for Nondestructive Testing IZFP and aims to minimize the ecological footprint of the entire steel value chain through integrated digitalization. Within the 'DiGreeS' program, Tata Steel also collaborates with Saarstahl AG and the voestalpine Group. Saarstahl AG focuses on CO2 reduction of Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) techniques at Saarstahl-Ascoval through the use of artificial intelligence based digital models, while voestalpine Group researches energy efficiency and conservation in steel plate processing. Tata Steel will also utilize this new knowledge when replacing the blast furnaces and coke and gas plants with DRI and EAF in the near future, as the traditional steel production process undergoes transformation and coal is replaced by sustainable energy.

Tata Steel Netherlands stands behind the European Commission's Steel Action Plan.

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 16:40:26 +0100

The European Commission today presented an action plan for the steel industry. The 'Steel Action Plan' discusses solutions for, among other things, flaws in border carbon adjustments (CBAM), energy prices, and addressing unfair competition.

Hans van den Berg – CEO Tata Steel Netherlands:
"With this plan, the EC acknowledges the strategic importance of the steel sector for our continent and our industry. The commission has identified the right challenges in the current steel market. However, we urge the EU to expedite the repair of the CBAM and call on the Dutch government to ensure a level playing field in terms of energy with the countries around us. If this happens, our company can contribute to prosperity and security in the Netherlands in the coming decades."

Energy Costs
Reducing energy costs is crucial for the steel industry. The Commission's proposals on energy costs carry the risk of further weakening the level playing field between member states. We would like to see the Dutch government adopt the recommendations and opportunities from the European Commission, and develop a plan to align the costs for the Dutch industry with those of the countries around us. Belgium and Germany have already taken extensive measures, and the Netherlands cannot afford to lag behind.

CBAM
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is intended to prevent CO2 leakage. Through CBAM, companies from countries without a domestic CO2 price (which we have in Europe) must still pay for their CO2 emissions. If CBAM works well, it will create a more level playing field in the internal European market and prevent CO2 leakage.

In its current setup, CBAM is not sufficiently effective because it is possible to circumvent the regulations. Products containing steel are not covered by CBAM, and if steel companies in other continents send low-CO2 steel to Europe without taking action on the rest of their production, CBAM does not contribute to reducing global CO2 emissions.

Additionally, in its current setup, CBAM does not ensure that the export position of European companies remains competitive on a global scale. Steel is a global market, and European steel exports made with clean technologies also require a level playing field.

Unfair Competition
Another issue that the European Commission aims to address is unfair competition. It is good to see that the commission continues to address protection against unfair competition. The current set of measures expires in 2026 and needs to be replaced. The new measures need to be strengthened in some areas.

Circularity
Europe faces a shortage of metal scrap, which is necessary for producing cleaner steel. Therefore, Tata Steel supports the export duties on metal scrap proposed by the European Commission, such as limiting exports and improving scrap quality.

Tata Steel Nederland positive about plans Clean Industrial Deal

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 12:57:29 +0100

Tata Steel Nederland (TSN) is pleased with the principles of the Clean Industrial Deal presented by the European Union today. We endorse the need for a European agenda to make the industry more competitive, cleaner, and future-proof. Our Green Steel plan aligns well with the objectives of the European Union and those of Tata Steel Nederland.

Demand and circularity
The transformation of Tata Steel Nederland can only be completed with a functioning market for clean steel. It is positive to see that the European Commission aims to take ambitious steps in the area of demand creation for clean steel. These steps are necessary in order to prevent fossil steel from hindering the development of the market for green steel.

Steel can be infinitely recycled. It is therefore positive that the Commission wants to do more to promote the circular economy. This is good for the steel sector and for the strategic autonomy of Europe. In the coming years, Tata Steel Nederland aims to use more scrap in the steelmaking process. Currently, steel is made with 17% scrap, which will increase to around 30%.

Simultaneously with the Clean Industrial Deal, the European Commission presents the action plan for affordable energy. In this field the Commission states it sees a significant role for the member states. Tata Steel Nederland is positive about the broader opportunities for dealmaking between the industry and national governments.

In recent months, Tata Steel Nederland has made various efforts to restore a level playing field for the Dutch industry. We made clear that the government and industry must work together to ensure that the Netherlands remains a country of makers. Additional levies that weaken our industry must stop, so that the Netherlands obtains a level playing field in Europe. Innovations should not get bogged down in red tape. This position is also in line with the recommendations from the Clean Industrial Deal.

Ambition
Tata Steel Nederland hopes that the European Commission will do more to lower the price of green-produced hydrogen. This can only be achieved through scaling up hydrogen. The steel company also hopes for more concrete steps against unfair competition from third countries.

Extinction Rebellion conducts a demonstration on the premises of Tata Steel, resulting in a hazardous situation

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 13:14:00 +0100

Approximately 9 activists from Extinction Rebellion (XR) have climbed over the fences onto the grounds of Tata Steel Nederland and are currently located in the raw materials area. The security service of Tata Steel and the police are on site. Tata Steel has requested the demonstrators to leave as they are situated in an extremely dangerous location where large machinery operates and conveyor belts are in use. The activists have not complied with this request. The personnel of Tata Steel have been informed. Tata Steel's priority is to ensure the optimal safety of the demonstrators. Therefore, Tata Steel has secured the installations in the raw materials area, and the conveyors and wheel excavators are at a standstill.

Tata Steel Nederland's spokesperson regarding the XR action stated, "We respect everyone's right to demonstrate, but it is disappointing that Extinction Rebellion has once again chosen to disrupt our business operations. Wandering around our premises is dangerous and contributes nothing to 'stop using coals'. This action therefore misses its intended goal. Tata Steel, through its Green Steel plan, aims to (largely) 'stop using coals', but unlike XR, we have a realistic approach in mind. We have offered the activists a meeting with our management."

Use of Ships Logistics Operation Saves 320,000 Road Kilometers

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 13:09:20 +0100

Martin van der Meer, Director of Outbound Logistics at Tata Steel Nederland, explains: "We are continuously working on smarter, more sustainable, and more efficient organization of our logistics. This logistical adjustment is not only beneficial for the climate but also for other road users. The trucks used to travel daily via the Antwerp, Rotterdam, and Amsterdam rings, through the Velsertunnel to IJmuiden. This has now come to an end."

Every day, Tata Steel Nederland collaborates with its downstream organizations, customers, and other partners to achieve optimal sustainability in steel transport. In practice, this means that steel coils are transported as much as possible by ship or train, using green energy or biofuels where feasible. The remaining 9% of truck transport will also use the biofuel HVO100. Tata Steel Nederland is on its way to becoming a clean, green, and future-proof steel company. This green transition is not only implemented in the production process but in all parts of the company, with transportation being a significant part of it. Recently, Tata Steel Nederland also entered into a contract with Deutsche Bahn Cargo to carry out more than 80% of steel transport by train using green energy.

More than 80% steel transport by train CO2-free

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 11:19:00 +0100

Martin van der Meer, Director Outbound Logistics Tata Steel Nederland: "As a future-proof company, Tata Steel has the ambition to make the entire logistics chain more sustainable. To this end, we are deploying a wide range of sustainability measures. We are therefore pleased that together with DB Cargo we are making the switch to green electricity for transport by rail. In addition, among other things, we are actively implementing plug-in biofuels in the transition to zero-emission vehicles such as electric and/or hydrogen-powered means of transport. We are doing this in close cooperation with our partners and knowledge institutions in the chain."

Every year, 1.2 million tons of steel goes by train from IJmuiden to production sites of Tata Steel Nederland and to customers in the Netherlands and the rest of Europe. This is largely done via DB Cargo's wagons. Nanouke van ’t Riet, CEO/COO at DB Cargo Nederland on the cooperation: “One freight train pulled by an efficient electric locomotive replaces at least 50 trucks. The train is therefore a very sustainable transportation alternative and also good for the accessibility of the Netherlands. We are pleased with the trust placed in us by Tata Steel Nederland to contribute to the further sustainability of their logistics chain."

Zero emissions in the chain

Every year, Tata Steel produces and transports an average of 6 to 7 million tons of steel to its downstream sites in the Netherlands and in Europe and to customers at various locations worldwide. Tata Steel is reducing emissions from that transport as part of the transition to clean, green and circular steel. Tata Steel aims for zero emissions in the chain as part of this, the Outbound Logistics department of Tata Steel Nederland is working daily to make the global transport network as optimal, safe, efficient and as sustainable as possible.

In recent years, efforts have been made to transport as much steel as possible by (inland) ship or train instead of transport by trucks. In 2024, more than 20% of all steel going to customers or third parties will be transported by train.

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Collaboration between Tata Steel Nederland and the University of Amsterdam leads to reduced impact in collisions

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 14:42:34 +0100

The researchers from Tata Steel Nederland and the ‘Institute of Physics’ at the University of Amsterdam demonstrated the superior shock absorption of their metamaterial designs through numerous crash tests. For this purpose, the three-story industrial drop tower at Tata Steel was used. Dr. ir. Bernard Ennis, a researcher at Tata Steel Nederland, stated, "We can now confidently state that the newly developed metamaterials act as unique shock absorbers. The next step is to use an AI model to distribute the load more evenly. This way we can, for example, manufacture the casing of car batteries in such a way that the battery remains undamaged in a collision because the forces are diverted away from the battery. But this is just the beginning. With the use of these newly developed metamaterials, many life-saving applications are possible, such as using them for guardrails or making buildings earthquake-resistant."

What are metamaterials?

Metamaterials are materials whose structure has been altered, giving them different material properties than they naturally have. A straightforward example is steel. Steel is typically rigid or flexible. By changing the structure of steel, it acquires different steel properties, and its flexibility can be influenced as desired. The steel becomes, so to speak, 'smart, intelligent.' The researchers from Tata Steel Nederland and the University of Amsterdam have developed a new metamaterial together that can efficiently and repeatedly absorb shocks. Furthermore, this metamaterial can absorb more force with a smaller volume, making it lighter and therefore more sustainable.

New startup: 'Metamaterial Works'

The research will continue in the startup 'Metamaterial Works', focusing on further developing the new patented technique. Bernard Ennis will become the CEO of this startup, which aims to further develop the acquired knowledge for many more high-tech applications. Co-researcher and co-founder Wenfeng Liu stated, "Future applications range from cars and aerospace vehicles on the meter scale to microscopes and nanolithography on the micrometer scale."

Publication in Nature

The research results have been published in the prestigious scientific journal 'Nature'. Wenfeng Liu, Shahram Janbaz, David Dykstra, Bernard Ennis, and Corentin Coulais, "Harnessing plasticity in sequential metamaterials for ideal shock absorption," Nature 634, 842–847 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-024-08037-0

Once again top line-up for Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 17:53:29 +0100

Gukesh is a familiar face at the Tata Steel Chess Tournament in Wijk aan Zee: last year, he lost in the exciting final in the tiebreak to China's Wei Yi. Wei Yi will of course defend his title. Previous winners Fabiano Caruana from the United States and Dutchmen Anish Giri and Jorden van Foreest are also competing again for the title in the Masters tournament.

Tournament director Jeroen van den Berg is pleased with the field of participants: “I always strive for a balance between the well-known top players and promising talents. The Masters will feature Grandmasters who can still be regarded as talents in terms of age, but in terms of performance they have been outstanding for so long that they have actually already outgrown that status. I am referring especially to Praggnanandhaa, Abdusattorov and indeed Gukesh. I am proud of them when I see how, partly due to their previous participations in our tournament, they are now structurally among the world's top players. In addition, my aim is to select as many players as possible with a strong mentality and willing to fight for the win. I think we can expect an interesting tournament on that front too.”

Watch the announcement video about the participating Masters here: https://youtu.be/G6sWCrcWQHo

Line-up Masters
Fabiano Caruana (United States), Arjun Erigaisi (India), Dommaraju Gukesh (India), Nodirbek Abdusattorov (Uzbekistan), Wei Yi (China), Vidit Gujrathi (India), R Praggnanandhaa (India), Vincent Keymer (Germany), Anish Giri (the Netherlands), Vladimir Fedoseev (Slovenia), Jorden van Foreest (the Netherlands), Alexey Sarana (Serbia), Max Warmerdam (the Netherlands), Leon Luke Mendonca (India).

Springboard to the world top

The currently more unknown talents play in the Challengers tournament. Among them are the two reigning junior world champions Kazybek Nogerbek (Kazakhstan) and Divya Deshmukh (India). Other notable invitees include the 11-year-old prodigy Faustino Oro (Argentina), 14-year-old Lu Miaoyi (China) and 16-year-old Ediz Gürel (Turkey). Van den Berg: “I am very much looking forward to their arrival and I am curious to see if they can make the same great progress as the previously mentioned names at the Masters. Our tournament really turns out to be an exceptional springboard to the world top. We as an organisation are very proud of that."

Line-up Challengers
Thai Dai Van Nguyen (Czech Republic), Nodirbek Yakubboev (Uzbekistan), Frederik Svane (Germany), Ediz Gürel (Turkey), Aydin Suleymanli (Azerbaijan), Erwin l’Ami (the Netherlands), Benjamin Bok (the Netherlands), Kazybek Nogerbek (Kazakhstan), Divya Deshmukh (India), Rameshbabu Vaishali (India), Arthur Pijpers (the Netherlands), Lu Miaoyi (China), Faustino Oro (Argentina), Irina Bulmaga (Romania).

Tata Steel Nederland and Meconet together towards decarbonisation

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 14:16:15 +0100

In 2025, Tata Steel Nederland's downstream location Naantali Steel Service Centre in Finland will commence the supply of Zeremis® Carbon Lite, facilitating a substantial reduction in emissions within the Tata Steel-Meconet supply chain. Moreover, transportation from the Naantali Steel Service Centre will transition to a low-carbon basis through the utilization of the Zeremis Delivered low carbon transport option. In response to the agreement, Ilpo Maaranen, Director of Tata Steel Naantali Steel Service Centre, states: "This agreement affirms our dedicated efforts with customers in our clean, green, circular steel strategy, as we take responsibility for a better world."

Meconet, a leading Scandinavian producer of sophisticated metal components for various industrial applications and a long-standing partner of Tata Steel, will be the first Finnish company to adopt Zeremis Carbon Lite, a steel with an allocated carbon footprint reduction of up to 90%¹. Juuso Virtanen, Procurement Director at Meconet, comments: "This agreement represents a crucial step for Meconet in our decarbonisation journey, demonstrating immediate sustainable actions within our value chain, and further strengthening our excellent partnership with Tata Steel."

Jaap Jan Aardenburg, Marketing Manager, remarks: "Our expanding Zeremis portfolio is gaining strong traction in the market, aiding our customers in reducing emissions. The agreement with Meconet further underscores this."

Tata Steel Nederland is dedicated to becoming a clean, green, and circular steel producer, aligning its objectives with the European and Nordic industries' efforts to minimize climate impact. By 2030, Tata Steel aims to reduce its CO2 emissions by 40% and achieve carbon neutrality by 2045. To achieve these targets, the company will implement innovations such as Direct Reduced Iron combined with Electric Arc Furnace technology. Additionally, Tata Steel plans to increase its use of recycled steel to approximately 30% of its total annual production by 2030.

_{¹⁾ This is the maximum reduction for the sum of scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions. For the sum of scope 1 and 2 emissions, this represents a 100% reduction. Greenhouse gas emissions are categorised into three groups or ‘Scopes’ by the GHG Protocol. Scope 1 covers direct emissions from owned or controlled sources. Scope 2 covers indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating and cooling consumed by the reporting company. Scope 3 includes all other indirect emissions that occur in a company’s value chain.}

Tata Steel and ECOLOG are collaborating on a liquid hydrogen and CO2 corridor between Norway and Amsterdam.

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 12:25:00 +0100

In short:

Tata Steel Netherlands and Ecolog are exploring the import of liquid hydrogen and the export of liquid CO2.
The partnership was formalized as part of a working visit by His Majesty the King and Minister Hermans.
Advanced technologies could lead to significant energy savings.
CO2 capture and hydrogen use are key components of Tata Steel's Green Steel initiative.

In collaboration with the Norwegian producer Gen2 Energy and the Port of Amsterdam, Tata Steel and ECOLOG have entered into an agreement to explore the import of liquid hydrogen. The hydrogen in this project is produced in Norway from hydropower. Subsequently, this hydrogen is cooled to liquefy it and then shipped in specialized vessels owned by ECOLOG. The liquid hydrogen is then transported to ECOLOG's terminal at the Port of Amsterdam and converted back into a gaseous state. Following this, the hydrogen can be delivered to Tata Steel and other companies via the planned pipeline network.

Carbon Capture
In the production of steel, even in the new Green Steel installations, a small amount of CO2 is still emitted. This quantity of CO2 is only a fraction of what is emitted in the production of coal-based steel. By capturing and storing this CO2, Tata Steel aims to produce climate-neutral steel. During the King's visit, Tata Steel and ECOLOG signed a second agreement, along with Horisont Energi, the Port of Amsterdam, OCAP, the Norwegian bank DNB, and ABN AMRO, to explore a CO2 corridor. CO2 from Amsterdam will be exported to Norway. The CO2 will be captured at Tata Steel and other companies in the region. The cold energy released during the conversion of liquid hydrogen to gas at ECOLOG's terminal will be used to liquefy the CO2 at the same location. In this form, the CO2 can be transported by ship to Horisont Energi's import terminal in Norway, where it will be permanently stored. This creates a liquid hydrogen/CO2 corridor, with efficient management of energy.

Dutch-Norwegian Collaboration
These two agreements build on the strong collaboration between the Norwegian and Dutch governments in the energy sector. King Willem Alexander's and Minister Hermans' working visit focused on various themes, including hydrogen, CO2 storage, and infrastructure. The exploration of liquid hydrogen/CO2 corridors will further strengthen the collaboration between the two countries, with the intended establishment of a structural connection between the Port of Amsterdam and Norway, making a clear contribution to the shared goal of CO2 reduction.

About ECOLOG
ECOLOG is a company focused on the transportation of CO2 and liquid hydrogen. The company is committed to achieving a net-zero economy and supports actions against climate change. ECOLOG develops carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) value chains, as well as liquid hydrogen (LH₂) solutions. The company’s infrastructure is designed to facilitate the decarbonization of society.

About Tata Steel Nederland
Tata Steel Nederland is one of Europe’s leading steel producers. The company supplies high-quality steel products to the most demanding markets, including construction, automotive, packaging and engineering. Tata Steel Nederland works with customers to develop new steel products that give them a competitive edge. Tata Steel Nederland has sites in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and elsewhere in Europe and is part of the Indian Tata Steel Group, one of the world’s largest steel companies. Tata Steel Nederland recorded a turnover of 6.9 billion euros in the financial year ending 31 March, 2022. Tata Steel Nederland is working on producing steel with zero carbon emissions by 2045. It will do so by switching to producing steel by using hydrogen instead of coal.

In memoriam: Padma Vibhushan Mr. Ratan N Tata, 28-12-1937 – 09-10-2024

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 10:12:04 +0200

N Chandrasekaran, Chairman Tata Sons: “It is with a profound sense of loss that we bid farewell to Mr. Ratan Naval Tata, a truly uncommon leader whose immeasurable contributions have shaped not only the Tata Group but also the very fabric of our nation. For the Tata Group, Mr. Tata was more than a chairperson. To me, he was a mentor, guide and friend. He inspired by example. With an unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, and innovation, the Tata Group under his stewardship expanded its global footprint while always remaining true to its moral compass.

Mr. Tata’s dedication to philanthropy and the development of society has touched the lives of millions. From education to healthcare, his initiatives have left a deep-rooted mark that will benefit generations to come. Reinforcing all of this work was Mr. Tata’s genuine humility in every individual interaction. On behalf of the entire Tata family, I extend our deepest condolences to his loved ones. His legacy will continue to inspire us as we strive to uphold the principles he so passionately championed.”

Tata Steel Nederland and Lindab: MoU for Zeremis Green Steel

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 13:58:00 +0200

Lindab develops and manufactures sustainable ventilation systems. Approximately 80 to 95 percent of the environmental impact of Lindab’s products and around 50 percent of Lindab’s total emissions come from steel. At the same time, steel is essential in the production of ventilation systems, offering significant benefits; steel has a long lifespan, is highly recyclable, and is non-flammable.

"Lindab aims to contribute to a better global climate. To be successful in this mission, we must collaborate with the right partners to minimize the impact in our supply chain. We see Tata Steel as such a partner, and we formalize this with this framework agreement," says Matilda Isaksson, Group Sustainability Manager at Lindab.

Significant CO2 Reduction

“We are pleased with this declaration of intent and the continuation of sustainable co-innovation with Lindab," says Stefan Landesz, Commercial Director of the Business Unit Colors at Tata Steel Nederland. Landesz adds: "We have a long-standing relationship with Lindab. By purchasing high-quality green steel from Tata Steel, Lindab chooses to buy steel that will be produced even cleaner and more environmentally friendly in the future.”

With the transition to clean, green and circular steel, Tata Steel Nederland is embarking on the biggest transformation in the company's history. This will significantly reduce CO2 emissions. The production of green steel will be achieved using Direct Reduced Iron technology (DRI), which will initially operate on natural gas and later switch to hydrogen, once it becomes affordable and available. This new technology requires substantial investments and a different steel production process. We expect to reduce CO2 emissions by 30 to 40 percent by 2030, with the goal of producing completely carbon-neutral steel by 2045.

Response to the advice of the Health Expert Group IJmond: "Come and measure with us"

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 16:35:48 +0200

October 4, 2024: Today, the Health Expert Group IJmond presented its second advisory report to the State Secretary of Infrastructure and Water Management. Tata Steel Netherland greatly appreciates the research and advice provided by the Expert Group under the leadership of Professor Dr. Marcel Levi, and we aim to follow up on it as effectively and promptly as possible.

The Expert Group states that residents in the IJmond area should have the same opportunities for good health as other residents in urban areas in the Netherlands. We understand this very well, as we are deeply rooted in the IJmond area ourselves. We have 10,000 employees of which the majority live here, with their families.

Measurement and interpretation

The focus of the report is on the independent verification of our emissions measurements and the public disclosure of the data as a result of these measurements. Tata Steel sees opportunities for further steps and improvement. Openness and transparency is where we should focus on and benefit from. . We already publish all our measurement data in a special Environmental Annual Report that we publish annually. However, we realize these data are difficult for third parties or public at large to understand. We are pleased to read that the Expert Group states that our measurements are of good quality. We take to heart the assertion that we keep measurements secret.

Together with the Expert Group, relevant ministries, and other parties, Tata Steel wants to explore how we can improve the measurement of emissions and their interpretation as quickly and effectively as possible. Therefore, we would like to collaborate with external parties to further investigate the effects of our emissions.

Ruth van de Moesdijk, Director of Health, Safety, Security, and Environment at Tata Steel, says, "We will ensure that the points identified by the expert group are given even higher priority at our internal board meetings so that we can take them into account in our decision-making process.

We believe it is important to be part of a broader investigation in the Netherlands into ultrafine particles. In our view, one or more external, independent, and accredited parties are welcome to come and measure ultrafine particles, just like in other locations in the Netherlands, and to interpret their values and effects given the complexity of this subject.

We also want to explore how, in collaboration with the Expert Group and/or other parties, we can make our measurement results more transparent and understandable for residents and other stakeholders. The last thing we want is uncertainty or doubt. We take the concerns of local residents about this matter extremely seriously and hope to alleviate these concerns with more transparency."

Integration of health into the Green Steel (Maatwerk) Plan

As a company working in the heavy industrial company, our emissions cannot be reduced to zero. However, this does not mean that we do not strive to further minimize the impact on the environment in the IJmond.

Together with the relevant authorities, permit issuers, and other institutions such as RIVM, GGD, and the expert group, we want to assess how to integrate health in the right way into the Customized Plan, ideally without causing delays. We have been working on a wide range of measures to reduce the emissions of odor, dust, and noise for some time. We have also included additional measures, such as the coverage of our raw material storage, in our Green Steel plan. We want to proceed with these measures as soon as possible, as our ultimate goal is a clean, green, circular, and sustainable steel company in the IJmond area.

Continuing to reduce the impact on the environment

For us, the most important thing is that we all share a common goal: further improving our processes and reducing the impact on the living environment. A clean environment is in everyone's interest. To achieve this, we have an extensive package of measures in place (our Roadmap Plus plan) and we are investing more than 300 million euros. With these kinds of measures, we are accelerating towards a cleaner l environment.

As stated, the production of Steel will never be a 100% clean industry. Nevertheless, we continue to focus on clean, green, circular steel and strive to minimize the negative impact on the environment. In our Green Steel Plan, we particularly focus on those aspects of nuisance that, according to the RIVM, affect health. We continue to engage in dialogue with all relevant authorities. We want to be part of the solution, not the problem.

Steel market takes a hit: Tata Steel Nederland tightens belt

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 09:34:00 +0200

Deteriorating market

There is significant overcapacity in the European market, steel prices are low and customers are taking a wait-and-see approach. Moreover, the automotive industry is under pressure which affects Tata Steel directly as well. This deteriorating market situation is partly caused by steel imports from China at low prices. Additionally, the company’s competitive position is also under pressure due to the high costs incurred by Tata Steel Nederland, such as the high cost of the electricity network, energy costs and the additional Dutch carbon tax.

Clean, green, and circular steel remains the target on the horizon

Tata Steel is anticipating deteriorating market trends and prioritises the company's green transition at the same time. For this reason, Tata Steel Nederland is adopting cost-saving measures that directly saves money, including measures in procurement, sales and inventory management. In addition to this, a partial vacancy freeze is implemented as well as a significant reduction of training and business trips. At the same time, Tata Steel Nederland continues its steel production unabated in order to supply customers directly when the market recovers. In doing so, the company is not making any concessions to safety, health and the environment.

Together with its stakeholders, Tata Steel is building a future-proof steel company with focus on a reduced impact on the environment. In all of Tata Steel's business processes, all eyes are on this transition to clean, green and circular steel. Talks with the government to arrive at a tailor-made agreement to support our green route are in full swing. Clean, green and circular steel remains our goal: that won't change. We will continue to invest in that. And that is precisely why a healthy financial starting position is required.

Herman Dijkhuizen new member Supervisory Board Tata Steel Nederland

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 09:31:00 +0200

Herman Dijkhuizen succeeds Marius Jonkhart, who has been a member and vice-chairman of the Supervisory Board since 1 January 2006 and chairman of the Audit Committee since its establishment. As member of the Supervisory Board, Herman Dijkhuizen will become the new Chairman of the Audit Committee.

T.V. Narendran, Chairman of the TSN Supervisory Board: “We look forward to welcoming Herman Dijkhuizen as a new member of the Supervisory Board of Tata Steel Nederland and Chairman of the Audit Committee. Herman has a strong financial background and is a seasoned supervisor who, at companies such as the railway company Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Dutch telecommunications company KPN, has demonstrated his in-depth experience in weighing the interests of multiple stakeholders during transitions and times of change. At the same time we would like to thank Marius Jonkhart for his 18-year tenure as member of TSN’s Supervisory Board. Marius’s contribution has been of great importance, with his analytical thinking, strong financial knowledge and deep understanding of governance.

Herman Dijkhuizen: “Tata Steel Nederland is an important employer in the IJmond region, a major contributor to the Dutch economy and a key player in the European steel industry. It makes it special to be appointed upon the recommendation by the Central Works Council. The current transition towards a sustainable way of producing steel is a big challenge and a fundamental step for Tata Steel Nederland and all its stakeholders, including the TSN employees. I am looking forward to contribute, in my role as member of the Supervisory Board, to this transition and the normal course of business.“

Hans Turkesteen new CFO Tata Steel Nederland

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 10:02:44 +0200

During his career, Hans Turkesteen has fulfilled several roles as CFO of companies such as Stork, Imtech and Intertrust, always with a focus on major transformations and improving business results.

'Large industrial transition project'

“We are pleased that Hans will join the Board of Management of Tata Steel Nederland. His experience in driving transformation projects will be helpful in the context of the large industrial transition project which we are now undertaking” says T.V. Narendran, CEO & Managing Director, Tata Steel Limited and Chairman of the Supervisory Board, TSN.

‘Sustainable future’

“I am excited to join Tata Steel Nederland at a time when it is working to move to a new and sustainable future. I look forward to working with all my Tata colleagues to deliver this transition successfully”, adds Hans Turkesteen.

In his role as CFO of TSN, Hans Turkesteen will work closely with Tata Steel Limited's Executive Director and CFO, Koushik Chatterjee, on TSN’s overall financial stewardship including the turnaround delivery and securing a sustainable future of TSN.

Dutch energy-intensive industry presents Aurora report on rising network costs to Minister of Climate and Green Growth

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:54:00 +0200

Aurora Energy Research has found that network costs in the Netherlands will continue to rise over the coming decades, in a study commissioned by Tata Steel, Shell, Nyrstar, bp, Sabic, and Chemelot. The Aurora report, "Grid Fee Outlook for the Netherlands 2045," reveals that electricity network rates in the Netherlands are diverging even more from those of neighbouring countries than previously reported.

View Aurora's news item and the entire report here.

Network costs in the Netherlands are regulated by the Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) and cover transmission and system services. In the past two years, costs have nearly tripled, rising from 897 mn € to 2.5 bn € in 2024, primarily due to adjustments for high energy prices in 2022. Tennet, the Dutch transmission system operator (TSO), expects that costs will only decrease slightly in 2025 and 2026, as lower energy costs are partially offset by rising investments in the grid (offshore) and prepayments for future energy cost adjustments.

Discounts in neighboring countries
The Aurora study provides a forecast of total network costs towards 2045. These are translated into network rates for two typical consumption profiles: a flexible consumption profile of 3,000 full load hours and a base load consumption profile of 8,000 hours. The study shows that network rates in Germany, Belgium, and France are currently often more than 80% lower than in the Netherlands for both types of consumers. By 2030, Aurora expects that network rates in the Netherlands will remain higher than those of neighbouring countries for base load consumers; 15 times higher than in France, 6 times higher than in Germany, and 4 times higher than in Belgium. For flexible consumption, derived from new electrification technologies such as e-boilers and electrolysers, network rates remain up to 7 times higher than abroad, hindering the energy transition.

The Dutch coalition parties strive for a level playing field for the industry. Aurora’s study shows that the Dutch energy-intensive industry will incur significantly higher network rates in 2024, and without intervention, the competitive position will further deteriorate towards 2045. To bring the network rates for large consumers in line with those in neighbouring countries, over 300 mn € annually is currently needed, growing to more than 500 mn € by 2030.

Representatives of the involved companies and Aurora presented the report to Minister Hermans of Climate and Green Growth on August 14. In an accompanying letter, the companies request the minister to develop measures for both the short and long term to ensure that network costs in the Netherlands align with those of other European countries.

Jeroen Klumper, director Sustainability Tata Steel Netherland, stated:
“Tata Steel Netherlands wants and can contribute to the earning capacity and sustainability in the Netherlands. Our plan for making Green Steel has the potential to be one of the driving forces of the economy of the future. We are now seeing a decline in competitiveness due to rising network costs, among other things. This stands in the way of electrification and therefore the energy transition. The industry wants to contribute to making the Netherlands more sustainable. It must be clear that the investments will also pay off. Reasonable network costs that are in line with our neighboring countries are of great importance. Fortunately, the government recognizes the situation. I therefore hope that they use the results of this report when drawing up policy for the coming years."

Jesse Hettema, Head of the Netherlands & Belgium, at Aurora Energy Research, added:
“Rising grid fees risk becoming the showstopper in the energy transition. Lowering fees is required to enable electrification of industry, which is essential to continue the build out of renewables. "

Björn Hofman, Associate at Aurora Energy Research, added:
“The newly elected government indicated the ambition to pursue a more level playing field, which they can realise, but will come with a price tag. We hope this study will help in the understanding and in facilitating the discussion around the harmonisation of grid fees.”

Photo caption: Representatives of the energy-intensive industry present the Aurora report to Minister Hermans. In the photo, from left to right: Guido Smit (Shell), Jeroen Klumper (Tata Steel Netherlands), Sophie Hermans (Minister of Climate and Green Growth), Henk Leenders (Nyrstar), and Jesse Hettema (Aurora).

Tata Steel Nederland publishes 2023-2024 Annual Report

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 13:17:53 +0200

Results
Tata Steel recorded a negative result of EUR 556 million in the 2023-2024 financial year ending on 31 March 2024. In 2022-2023, Tata Steel recorded a net profit of 352 million euros.

In the annual report, Van den Berg speaks of a very challenging year: "The market deteriorated, with relatively high costs for energy and raw materials. This had a major impact on our financial results." In addition, there were delays in maintenance and renewal of installations.

Turnover and production

Turnover amounted to EUR 5.9 billion, compared to EUR 7.2 billion in 2022-2023. Tata Steel produced 4.8 million tons of steel this year. Last year, that was 6.3 million tons.

An important factor in the decline in turnover and production was the renovation of Blast Furnace 6. The costs amounted to between 500 and 540 million euros (capex).

Tata Steel has managed to minimise the impact of the renovation of Blast Furnace 6 on production by, among other things, building up a substantial steel stock in advance to compensate for the (temporary) lower production. Tata Steel has also purchased steel made elsewhere and further processed it itself for sale. In addition, Tata Steel has been able to increase production at Blast Furnace 7.

Anticipation of deteriorating market development in 2023

Last year, Tata Steel was unfortunately forced to anticipate various trends and developments that would put pressure on turnover and results. That is why it was announced in November 2023 that 800 jobs would go. Van den Berg: "This was an extremely difficult decision, but necessary to maintain our competitive position during the transition and to realise the Green Steel plan."

Job cuts have been reduced to 580. As such, Tata Steel adheres to the Employment Pact and there will be no forced redundancies. We do this by not filling vacancies and no longer hiring external staff. We also have natural staff turnover due to colleagues retiring, among other things.

Undiminished commitment to sustainability and reducing dust, odour and noise

In the 2023-2024 financial year, Tata Steel continued to focus on sustainability and reducing dust, odour and noise. From 2030, Tata Steel will switch to producing steel without coal and coke. Blast Furnace 7 will be the first to be replaced with installations that run on natural gas and hydrogen. Coking and Gas Plant 2 will then also close. Blast Furnace 6 will be shut down when the second phase of Tata Steel's Green Steel plan comes into effect. This is expected to be around 2035.

Click here to continue to the full 2023-2024 annual report.

CFO Martijn Plaum to leave at the end of September

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 13:11:00 +0200

Martijn Plaum, CFO of Tata Steel Netherlands, has decided to step down and focus on opportunities outside Tata Steel.

His departure will take place at a natural time after the completion of the annual accounts. He will remain in service until 30 September 2024. Martijn's successor will be announced in due course.

Tata Steel Nederland launches steel with high recycled content to support customers’ circularity goals

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0200

“We believe that together with our customers, we can make meaningful strides towards more sustainable production today. We are proud to introduce Zeremis Recycled to those who want to advance circularity and enhance the value retention of steel. By using Zeremis Recycled, customers can claim the recycled content value at the product level,” said Tom Eussen, member of the Board of Management of Tata Steel Nederland and Managing Director of Tata Steel IJmuiden.

“Steel has a very long life cycle in which it remains in use for a long time and is reused for generations. In the quest for improved circularity , it is crucial that steel retains its value with every use,” Eussen continued. “As we believe circularity and high-quality steel can go hand in hand, our focus is on value retention and preventing scrap downcycling. We see significant potential to achieve this through our existing asset configuration and, from 2030 onwards, through our DRP-EAF combination, which will ensure that scrap returns as advanced steels meeting the quality standards set by our customers.”

While Tata Steel transforms to complete decarbonisation, Zeremis enables customers to act now
In the coming years, Tata Steel Nederland will transform into a green, clean, and circular steel company. Through its Green Steel Plan, which includes a 40% CO₂ reduction by 2030 and increase in circularity via greater use of steel scrap, the company aims to produce a high-quality product portfolio living up to customers’ expectations while achieving complete CO₂ neutrality by 2045.

The launch of Zeremis Recycled is part of Tata Steel’s sustainability strategy and aims to enable customers to reduce their environmental footprint immediately. The company is committed to expanding its product offerings with enhanced sustainability performance.

Earlier, Tata Steel introduced Zeremis^® Carbon Lite, steel with an allocated carbon footprint reduction of up to 90%¹⁾, and Zeremis^® Delivered, the option for customers to receive their steel orders through lower-emission transportation methods. Customers also have the opportunity to secure Zeremis low carbon steel from the new steelmaking route that the company plans to deploy in 2030.

Third-party assurance ensures sustainability approach
Initially, Zeremis Recycled offers 30% recycled content, contributing to a reduction of 0.2 tonnes of CO₂ per tonne of steel. The increased recycled content is achieved by adding additional scrap to the company’s steelmaking process and allocating this increase to a limited amount of steel. The percentage increase in scrap use is assured by independent assurance expert DNV in accordance with the GHG protocol and ISO standards. This mass balance approach has been developed with sustainability-driven customers.

¹⁾ Zeremis^® Carbon Lite is steel with an allocated carbon footprint reduction of up to 90%. This is the maximum reduction for the sum of scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions. For the sum of scope 1 and 2 emissions, this represents a 100% reduction.

Tata Steel Nederland’s new sampling line enhances steel offerings for heavy vehicle and energy markets

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0200

“Tata Steel is one of the best steel producers in the world, and thanks to our investment programme, we continue to play in the Champions League of the steel industry,” said Tom Eussen, member of the Board of Management of Tata Steel Nederland and Managing Director of Tata Steel IJmuiden. “The new sampling line is a significant investment that allows us to assess the quality of our steel more quickly and deliver to our customers faster.”

“Investments like these enable us to develop new steel grades, such as abrasion-resistant steel, ultra-high-strength steel and linepipe steel,” Eussen continued. “Combined with the opportunity for customers to reduce their scope 3 emissions through Zeremis Carbon Lite and Zeremis Delivered, we continue to strengthen our position in a highly competitive steel market.”

Investments in Hot Strip Mill to better serve customers
In the Hot Strip Mill – a hall approximately 1 kilometre long – slabs of steel 22.5 cm thick and 8 to 12 metres long are heated in a furnace and then rolled out. The steel can be made as thin as 1.5 millimetres here. Afterwards, the steel is cooled and coiled. This process of heating, rolling, and cooling can precisely produce the steel desired by the customer.

The commissioning of the sampling line is the latest in a series of investments in the Hot Strip Mill. These investments are specifically aimed at producing thicker, stronger, and more abrasion-resistant steel. This steel is used in demanding applications such as trucks and trailers, excavators, cranes, mining, and for pipelines for transporting gas, water and hydrogen.

Customers place high demands on the quality of steel. Upon their request and according to international standards, steel properties must be extensively guaranteed through test certificates, per steel coil or small batch. Therefore, rapid sampling and testing are essential.

The sampling line can fully automatically sample the entire production spectrum, from normal to ultra-high-strength steel, with steel thicknesses of up to 25 millimetres that can be cut. Samples are also taken hot, and the capacity of the number of coils that can be sampled has thus substantially increased. The sampling line is unique in its kind and, combined with the recent investments in the Hot Strip Mill, unlocks a world of opportunities for Tata Steel and customers.

Tata Steel advances Green Steel plan: basic engineering contracts awarded to Danieli and Tenova

Mon, 27 May 2024 10:00:00 +0200

“Steel is the metal of the energy transition. For more than a century, it has been applied in buildings, trains, and all kinds of utensils, and more recently in wind turbines, solar panels, electrolysers, hydrogen pipes, and electric cars. The demand for steel remains, with an increasing need for recycled and sustainably produced steel,” said Hans van den Berg, CEO of Tata Steel Nederland. “Due to our location on the North Sea, IJmuiden is one of the best locations in Europe to make the transition to a more responsible steel production – clean, green, and more circular. And we are working hard to realise that ambition.”

“At the same time, we are committed to the call of our stakeholders to further minimise the impact of our company on the immediate living environment at an accelerated pace. This is also in our interest. A cleaner steel production and combating climate change cannot tolerate any delay.”

Commitment to further reducing impact
Last year, Tata Steel sharpened its Green Steel plan. The plan has a clear timeline, goals, and endpoint. Health and climate play a prominent role in it. The plan explicitly addresses the concerns of local residents and other stakeholders in the IJmond area.

At the end of April, the Dutch government formally decided that it wanted to implement Tata Steel’s plans to become more sustainable more quickly. Now that the government has formally decided what the negotiating mandate of outgoing Dutch Minister Adriaansens of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy and outgoing State Secretary Heijnen for Infrastructure and Water Management is, negotiations have started with Tata Steel to lead to a legally binding and enforceable tailor-made agreement.

Tata Steel’s focus is now entirely on the first phase of its Green Steel plan. Once the tailor-made agreement with the Dutch government is in place, the company can begin ordering long lead items based on the progressed engineering work, ensuring it is on track for 2030.

Pathway to complete CO₂ neutrality by 2045
In the coming years, Tata Steel Nederland will transform into a clean, green, and circular steel company. The company aims to produce the full product portfolio without compromising on quality and to become completely CO₂ neutral by 2045, as one of the first major steelworks in the world.

Tata Steel will implement its Green Steel plan in three stages. The first stage will go into operation by as soon as 2030 and consists of 1 DRP and 1 EAF replacing Blast Furnace 7 and Cokes and Gas Plant 2 (KGF2). This means 40% less CO₂ emissions. The company also wants to take measures to further reduce emissions and particulate matter, and use more scrap in the production of steel (from 17% to 30%).

In the second phase of its transition, Tata Steel aims to close Blast Furnace 6 and Cokes and Gas Plant 1 (KGF1), which will result in a total CO₂ reduction of approximately 80%. In the following years towards 2045, Tata Steel will become completely CO₂ neutral.

Service Centre Gelsenkirchen is Tata Steel Nederland’s third CO2-neutral location

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 09:16:00 +0200

The Gelsenkirchen site is part of Tata Steel Nederland’s Downstream business and is already the third European site of the steel manufacturer to achieve carbon neutrality in its production. This milestone follows the footsteps of the company’s service centres in Naantali, Finland, and Halmstad, Sweden.

“I am incredibly proud of our entire team, which has contributed with great commitment to ensure we operate CO₂-neutral with regard to everything directly linked to our production,” explains Carlos Alván Peña, Managing Director of the Gelsenkirchen Service Centre.

In Gelsenkirchen, around 130 employees process advanced and high-strength steels primarily from Tata Steel’s mill in IJmuiden, the Netherlands, for customers in industries such as automotive, white goods, and construction. Operating a modern production facility, they cut steel coils into strips and sheets of various sizes facilitating the production of pressed parts, profiles and tubes, for example.

Road to a CO₂-neutral site
“Our journey towards CO₂-neutrality began in 2022 with an interdisciplinary team mapping the site’s carbon footprint to identify potential savings,” continues Alván Peña. Since then, the site initially switched to CO₂-neutral liquified gas and subsequently began to use only CO₂-neutral propellant. Together with purchasing colleagues in IJmuiden, Gelsenkirchen ensured that today only renewable energies are purchased from a regional energy supplier.

Alván Peña: “These three steps have ensured that our site has now received the certificate for CO₂ neutrality. This is a massive milestone for us.”

Gelsenkirchen’s achievement aligns with Tata Steel Nederland’s goal of becoming completely CO₂-neutral by 2045. “In addition to major projects, such as the transformation to the production of green steel in IJmuiden, we are also working in other areas to become a more sustainable operating steel company,” explains Gunilla Saltin, Board Member of Tata Steel Nederland and Managing Director of the company’s Downstream business. “Our drive for sustainability in our downstream supply chain has great potential and we are pleased that our colleagues in Gelsenkirchen have taken a big step in this direction. Work is ongoing to ensure that also the other Downstream sites become CO₂-neutral.”

Focus on enhanced circularity and energy independence
Looking ahead, the Gelsenkirchen Service Centre aims to intensify its focus on enhanced circularity, energy independence, waste reduction, and decreased paper consumption. For example, charging stations for electric vehicles were installed in March 2024 and the company is working on introducing Zeremis^® Delivered, the eco-friendly delivery service which was launched by Tata Steel Nederland in November 2023. This enables customers to reduce their scope 3 emissions¹⁾ and other emissions associated with steel transport. It is currently available to customers located within a 300-kilometer driving distance of the Tata Steel sites in the Netherlands and Belgium – including customers in Germany which are within that range. Furthermore, the Gelsenkirchen Service Centre is investigating whether it can enable its suppliers to use fossil-free energy powered trucks.

¹⁾ Greenhouse gas emissions are categorised into three groups or ‘Scopes’ by the GHG Protocol. Scope 1 covers direct emissions from owned or controlled sources. Scope 2 covers indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating and cooling consumed by the reporting company. Scope 3 includes all other indirect emissions that occur in a company’s value chain.

The report by Wijers and Blom provides a solid foundation for further discussions

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 15:43:31 +0100

We appreciate the confirmation in the report that our Green Steel plan is well substantiated and has a high chance of success. In our plan we have placed great emphasis on further reducing emissions and nuisance for the local community. In addition, the plan contains key health measures, including further reducing particulate matter and nitrogen emissions. This was also one of the recommendations from the RIVM report.

We support Wijers and Blom’s position that it is particularly important to make rapid progress. That is why we and the government are working intensively together on the preparations for the permit process. The customised programme that we are discussing with the Dutch government is an important condition for the Green Steel plan. It is of great importance for the future of Tata Steel in the Netherlands and for the social and economic value we create. We are in continuous discussions about this with the local community and all other stakeholders.

To make our Green Steel plan a success, we need our own knowledge, commitment and resources, as well as the financial and policy support of the Dutch government. Within Europe, attention must be paid to the affordability of energy and network costs. We are concerned that these rising costs are currently only imposed in the Netherlands, causing Dutch industrial parties to incur higher costs every year that companies in other European countries do not have. A level playing field is essential for us to make the transition to Green Steel.

We look forward to continuing our discussions with the government and reaching further agreements and cannot wait to take the first concrete steps in building a clean, green and more circular steel factory.

Restructuring at Tata Steel Nederland’s Tubes business

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 10:57:00 +0100

“Due to the persistent weakness and competition in the precision tube market, we are forced to take measures. We aim to become profitable again and continue delivering high-quality tubes to our customers,” said Jacob Gerkema, Managing Director Tubes. “Regrettably, we must part ways with colleagues at various locations. We will make every effort to minimise forced redundancies and help our employees in finding alternative employment, whether within or outside the company.”

To reduce overcapacity in precision tubes production, 3 welding lines and 2 sawing machines will be taken out of operation. These installations produce high-quality precision tubes for the automotive market, among others.

The request for advice for the intended measures has been submitted to the Works Council and the trade unions have been informed. The restructuring at Tubes is separate from the previously announced reorganisation in IJmuiden.

Tata Steel and GEDIA sign MOU for strategic supply of Zeremis green steel

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 13:00:00 +0100

Initially, Tata Steel intends to provide GEDIA with Zeremis^® Carbon Lite – steel with an allocated carbon footprint reduction of up to 90%¹⁾. It is envisaged that the supply will transition to Zeremis embodied green steel when the IJmuiden steelworks adopts its new steelmaking route. In addition, to further decarbonise GEDIA’s value chain in the shorter term, the companies also agreed to explore opportunities to reduce emissions associated with steel transportation.

“This MOU stands out for its long-term nature and size. With that, it reflects GEDIA’s strong commitment to drive sustainability in the automotive sector and expresses confidence in Tata Steel’s Green Steel plan,” said Heather Wijdekop, Commercial Director of Tata Steel IJmuiden. “While the need is evident, we cannot decarbonise industries and value chains overnight. Zeremis Carbon Lite therefore offers a bridging solution until embodied green steel becomes available. We share GEDIA’s ambitions and are pleased to contribute to their goals, elevating our almost 15 years of partnership to new heights. By working together with our value chain, we can increase the speed of the transition to green steel.”

Klaus Bierwirth, Chief Commercial Officer and Member of the Executive Board of GEDIA Automotive Group, added: “GEDIA joined the initiative of various car manufacturers years ago. We are committed to the Paris Climate Agreement and aim for CO₂ neutrality by 2032. To achieve this, a company like ours not only needs the necessary technologies but also a promising partner by its side. We have found this in Tata Steel. The signing of the MOU attests to many years of trusting cooperation and, at the same time, marks the beginning of a significant new path towards climate neutrality.”

Transforming to a leading producer of green, clean and circular steel
As one of Europe's foremost steel producers, Tata Steel Nederland aims to develop into a leading producer of green, clean, and circular steel in the coming years. The company has set ambitious targets, including a 40% reduction in CO₂ emissions by 2030, coinciding with the commissioning of its first DRP and EAF installations, and complete carbon neutrality by 2045. Tata Steel also intends to increase the use of scrap to approximately 30% of the total annual production by 2030.

In alignment with its sustainability objectives, the company recently expanded its offering with the introduction of Zeremis^® Delivered. This service provides customers the option to receive their steel orders via lower emissions transportation methods, reducing their scope 3 emissions²⁾ and other emissions associated with steel transportation. Initially, Zeremis Delivered will be available to customers within a 300-kilometer driving distance from Tata Steel’s sites in the Netherlands and Belgium. The eco-friendly delivery option will be further developed to include longer range solutions and other modes of transportation.

¹⁾ This is the maximum reduction for the sum of scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions. For the sum of scope 1 and 2 emissions, this represents a 100% reduction.
²⁾ Greenhouse gas emissions are categorised into three groups or ‘Scopes’ by the GHG Protocol. Scope 1 covers direct emissions from owned or controlled sources. Scope 2 covers indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating and cooling consumed by the reporting company. Scope 3 includes all other indirect emissions that occur in a company’s value chain.