Tata Steel Nederland confirmed it is exploring an earlier-than-planned closure of its KGF 1 and KGF 2 coke and gas plants at IJmuiden, after the North Sea Canal Area Environmental Agency (ODNZKG) indicated its intent to revoke their operating permits.
Tata noted the closure is “technically and logistically complex” given safety and environmental safeguards. The development follows €8.5 million in environmental fines paid earlier in 2026 and pending negotiations on a Dutch government support package of up to €2 billion for the Eemden green transformation.
The Dutch government had previously signaled a potential €6.5 billion total package, with state participation of €2 billion.
Why it matters for green steel: Forced regulatory shutdown of integrated coke capacity could accelerate Tata’s planned DRI-EAF conversion at IJmuiden, while raising near-term emissions, supply, jobs, and CBAM-exposure risk.