The Dalzell plant, owned by Sanjeev Gupta's GFG Alliance, is grappling with operational strains including delayed worker pay packets and a departing security contractor over unpaid bills. Energy transmission debt that previously prompted a winding up petition has been repaid, yet pension contributions remain paused amid regulatory discussions. Navantia, which holds the £1.6bn warship contract, has already diverted primary construction of the first vessel to Spain due to readiness issues at Harland & Wolff. The UK government maintains it is monitoring operations and encouraging British supply chain use where possible.
Key points
Operational strains and severe working capital shortages at Dalzell put the use of Britis…: Operational strains and severe working capital shortages at Dalzell put the use of British steel for the Royal Navy ships in jeopardy.
Navantia may source steel from international suppliers if the Motherwell mill fails to ov…: Navantia may source steel from international suppliers if the Motherwell mill fails to overcome its persistent financial problems.
Trade union Community warns that government intervention will be unavoidable without a vi…: Trade union Community warns that government intervention will be unavoidable without a viable long-term plan for the plant.
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The Royal Navy is facing questions over whether three new warships will be built with British steel as its Scottish supplier faces deepening financial difficulties.
Liberty Steel Dalzell, a plate mill in Motherwell, has struggled to pay its bills and workers in recent weeks, according to several people with knowledge of operations.
The government said it was “closely monitoring” the situation at the plant, amid growing concerns over its survival.
The National Energy System Operator (Neso), the government body in charge of keeping the lights on, filed a winding up petition against the company last month, according to public court records. It is understood that its debt, thought to be for electricity transmission charges, has now been repaid and the petition will be withdrawn.
The Dalzell plant has an order to make 34,000 tonnes of metal plate to build the navy’s fleet solid support (FSS) ships. They are due to be built in Belfast by the Spanish state-owned shipbuilder Navantia in a £1.6bn contract.
The financial struggles of Liberty Steel Dalzell and its owner, the Gupta Family Group (GFG) Alliance…
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