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 electricity costs that remain significantly higher than those of many international competitors. At the same time, our sector is being redefined with the introduction of low-carbon production methods and a greater focus on circularity.

As our sector faces these challenges head on, it is encouraging to see the statement from First Minister, Eluned Morgan, which calls for urgent action from the UK government to support domestic steelmaking.

At 7 Steel UK, we see the impact of these challenges every day. We’ve been producing low-carbon steel from our Cardiff site for more than a decade, with an Electric Arc Furnace at its heart and a UK-wide network that underpins a more sustainable approach to steelmaking. We’re proud to be demonstrating the capability and power of Welsh steelmaking, particularly as a foundation industry that supports so many sectors across the UK. But to support long-term competitiveness, we need direct policy support.

That means prioritising trade protection beyond June of this year and providing stability in energy pricing to give domestic steelmakers the protection and support needed for long-term security. These are things we are hopeful of seeing in the highly anticipated UK Steel Strategy.

Carles Rovira, CEO of 7 Steel UK, said “Wales has a strong heritage in steelmaking and at 7 Steel UK, we’re proud to be leading the way towards a more sustainable future for our industry, through greater circularity and production that’s built around our electric arc furnace.

“We’re pleased to see the First Minister championing our industry, particularly at such as critical time for all steelmakers. The call for greater certainty, support and clarity is precisely what we need, both to protect our industry as it stands today, but also to strengthen it for the future through continued investment in our processes and communities.

“We remain optimistic for the future of UK-made steel and look forward to continuing our work and investment here in Wales.”