[SMM Steel] Tata Steel Nederland considers earlier closure of coke facilities amid regulatory pressure

Published: May 19, 2026 16:26

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[SMM Steel] Tata Steel Nederland said it is evaluating the accelerated closure of its KGF 1 and KGF 2 coke and gas plants after Dutch regulator ODNZKG announced plans to revoke operating permits for the facilities. The company stated that shutting down the units earlier than planned would be technically and logistically complex, with significant environmental and safety considerations. Tata Steel warned that regulatory uncertainty could create additional operational risks for the company and affect its broader production transformation plans. The coke plants are a key part of TSN’s integrated steelmaking chain. The development follows a recent EUR8.5 million fine imposed on Tata Steel Nederland in April 2026 for exceeding emission limits at one of its coke facilities.

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