Dramatic video shows ‘last push’ of Port Talbot steelworks’ Morfa Coke plant before closure

A dramatic video has shown the 'last push' of production at the Morfa Coke Works after almost half a century of operation.

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The video, released by Tata Steel, shows the last production at the coke ovens at it’s Port Talbot Steelworks.

The ‘heavy side’ of the steelworks is being closed by Tata Steel ahead of investment into new greener steel making techniques.

The closure of the Morfa Coke Works will result in around 200 job losses, with up to 2,800 jobs at risk in future rounds.

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The closure of the coke works was brought forward by Tata Steel following concerns about deteriorating performance of the coke ovens.

The last production run took place at 10.47am on Wednesday 20 March 2024.

(Lead image: Tata Steel)

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