Tata Steel Backs EAF Technology to Raise Thai Steel Standards
Tata Steel Thailand commits to electric arc furnace technology to improve steel quality and reduce emissions, positioning the choice as essential for building safety and environmental sustainability rather than cost alone.
Major steel producer Tata Steel has announced its commitment to electric arc furnace (EAF) technology as a long-term direction for steel production, aiming to elevate the quality and safety standards of Thailand's steel industry. Chief Executive Anurak Panday of Tata Steel Thailand, a leading manufacturer of long steel products, revealed the company's position to adopt EAF technology as its long-term steel production direction.
The company recognizes that different steel production technologies have varying suitability depending on market and application needs. Although induction furnace (IF) technology is still used in some markets, the company has chosen EAF as part of its long-term technological direction. Currently, the company continues to invest in EAF technology in both India and Europe, demonstrating its commitment to improving steel quality, enhancing production process control efficiency, reducing carbon emissions, and aligning with global steel industry trends.
Panday believes that technology selection should not be based solely on production costs or investment amounts, but must also consider the quality, consistency, and environmental efficiency of steel delivered to customers and society. This is especially important for steel used in buildings and infrastructure, where material quality and consistency are critical to structural reliability and safety.
"We affirm our long-term commitment to supporting Thailand in achieving higher steel quality standards, stronger production process control, and more sustainable steel production," Panday stated. He emphasized that the company's responsibility extends beyond producing steel for today but includes contributing to building the steel industry Thailand needs for the future, with technology serving as a driving force for the industry to advance in quality, sustainability, and safety simultaneously.
A report notes that on August 17, attention should be paid to a public hearing on new steel standards, where steel from IF furnaces has been flagged as having limitations in steel quality and safety.
