Date: 03/11/2023

The site dominates the local landscape and still has an imposing presence in the Welsh economy. Although with only a fifth of the number working there than in its heyday, the plant still dominates the local skyline and remains one of Wales' biggest employers. At the heart of Tata Steel's UK operations, there have been renewed fears that a decision is imminent on ending blast furnace operations at the works, which could hit thousands of jobs.

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The site dominates the local landscape and still has an imposing presence in the Welsh economy.

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Torpedo 43 containing 300T of molten Iron waiting to be poured in the BOS Plant.
Location: Port Talbot Steel Works
Company: Port Talbot Margam Abbey Steelworks
24/06/2016 Ewan Crawford Collection

The full height of blast furnace no 5 seen in 2016.
Location: Port Talbot Steel Works
Company: Port Talbot Margam Abbey Steelworks
20/06/2016 Ewan Crawford Collection

General view from no 5 blast furnace and empty torpedos for no 4 blast furnace being shunted.
Location: Port Talbot Steel Works
Company: Port Talbot Margam Abbey Steelworks
20/06/2016 Ewan Crawford Collection

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