Tata Steel UK has said it wants a “level playing field with European competitors” in order to achieve its decarbonisation plans. Speaking in front of the Senedd’s Climate Change, Environment and Infrastructure Committee, the company said it wanted the same government support already being delivered to steelmakers in Europe.
“Salzgitter has received one billion euros in support towards their decarbonisation efforts, that’s half the capital investment they require to make the transition,” said director of decarbonisation Huw Morgan.
“What we're asking for is a level playing field in terms of investment, in terms of competitive energy prices, and a competitive policy landscape that allows us to compete fairly with our European neighbours. That's really where we start and that's the basis on which those discussions take place.”
