by Ryan McShane | Apr 23, 2026 | Blog
Electric arc furnace vs blast furnace: what’s the difference? Steel is produced using two main methods: the blast furnace and the electric arc furnace (EAF). Both create high-quality steel, but they differ significantly in raw materials, energy usage, emissions and...
by Ryan McShane | Apr 6, 2026 | Blog
How does an electric arc furnace work? Steel is one of the most recycled and recyclable materials in the world, and at 7 Steel UK, our electric arc furnace (EAF) sits at the very heart of how we produce high-quality, low-carbon steel in the UK. EAF technology allows...
by Ryan McShane | Mar 19, 2026 | Blog
UK Steel Strategy: Boosting resilience for UK steelmaking The UK Government’s Steel Strategy marks a significant step forward for British steelmaking, recognising the challenges faced by our sector today and demonstrating a clear signal of support that will underpin...
by Ryan McShane | Mar 19, 2026 | News
7 Steel UK welcomes Government Steel Strategy 7 Steel UK, the Cardiff-based producer of low-carbon steel, has welcomed the Steel Strategy from the UK government, highlighting the much-needed support required to secure the future of British steelmaking. The...
by Ryan McShane | Feb 26, 2026 | News
Welsh Government calls for urgent action to support domestic steelmaking 26th February 2026 It’s no secret that steelmakers in Wales are operating against a backdrop of global challenges – from overcapacity and volatile trading conditions through to industrial...
