Tata Steel Commits to Reducing its CO₂ Emissions in the Netherlands

Tata Steel’s plant in IJmuiden (Velsen, Netherlands), one of the main steel producers in the Netherlands, has signed a Letter of Intent with the Dutch government to significantly reduce its carbon dioxide emissions. This initiative is part of the company’s “Green Steel” plan, aimed at making steel production more sustainable and with less environmental impact.

The agreement establishes ambitious goals:

• Reduce 5.4 million tons of CO₂ annually by 2030 by adopting technologies such as electric arc furnaces powered by natural gas and, in the future, hydrogen.
• Implement carbon capture and storage (CCS) to eliminate an additional 0.6 million tons by 2032.

The government of the Netherlands has pledged to provide up to 2 billion euros in financial support, while Tata Steel will request 300 million euros from the European Union Innovation Fund. The total project could have an estimated cost of 4 to 6.5 billion euros and is expected to be operational between 2032 and 2037.

Beyond the reduction of emissions, the plan seeks to improve air quality in the region and reduce health risks for the local population. Negotiations are continuing to formalize the commitments in a binding agreement.

This step represents a relevant advance in the transition towards cleaner steel production in Europe and reinforces Tata Steel’s goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2045.