Former Ilva, from the Indians of Jindal An updated proposal is arriving for the entire company perimeter, which takes into account the closure of the hot area. But not only that. During the summit at Ministry of Enterprise and Made in Italy (Mimit) several expressions of interest have arrived for the reindustrialization of Taranto, starting from Webuild, Pirelli, Renexia (Toto group) and the Danish Vestas.
Meanwhile, some figures emerged during the summit: Invitalia's development contracts in Taranto will invest $730 million and create 6.500 jobs.. “To date we have approved 10 development contracts for Taranto for a total value of 730 million euros of investments and 335 million in concessions granted – Invitalia representatives reported during the Taranto Table At Mimit, the expected employment impact is approximately 6.500 jobs. Six other development contracts are also being evaluated, with requests for incentives totaling approximately €40 million and 815 new jobs expected. These evaluations will be completed as soon as possible.
Former Ilva: Jindal's updated proposal
We must necessarily take note of the decision of the Milan Court of Appeal, which orders the closure of the hot area within 90 days. The provision has already been entered into the data room and therefore communicated to the tender participants. In light of the new scenario, Jindal has presented an updated proposal for the entire company perimeter, which takes into account the closure of the hot area that the commissioners are evaluating." This is what the Minister of Enterprise and Made in Italy declared. Adolfo Urso always at the Taranto Table.
Webuild Interested in a Hub Dedicated to Carpentry
During the summit, Webuild would have confirmed the interest in the construction of a project in the territory hub dedicated to carpentry works. As illustrated by the company, the project would be linked to the construction of the bridge over the Strait, but the construction of the hub would be subject to the possibility of guaranteeing the steel supply compliant with the project specifications and the presence of an industrial and production facility capable of ensuring a direct connection to the construction site. This was learned from sources present at the meeting. Webuild has reportedly confirmed its interest in the initiative if these conditions are met.
Pirelli considers an investment of up to 100 million euros
According to sources, even the Pirelli group could enter the game of reindustrialization of Taranto following the latest developments in the ex-Ilva affair. Pirelli has in fact declared that it is evaluating a investment of up to 100 million with 1.000 new jobs between direct and indirect employment. It is specified that this is a possible development project in Puglia, potentially capable of generating a thousand new jobs, both directly and indirectly. The company is not present at the Taranto meeting currently underway at the Ministry of Mimit, but Minister Urso read a communication sent by the company. According to what emerges from Pirelli's communication, this would be the creation of an innovation center with a test track, connected to the Bari hub dedicated to software development, with which important synergies could be developedThe company is already in contact with the Ministry of Mimit and the Puglia Region to identify the most suitable site.
Renexia's projects (Toto group)
During the Taranto table, Renexia (Toto Group) would have confirmed the interest in the creation of a carpentry plant for the offshore wind sectorThe initiative would include a entirely private investment of approximately 150 million euros, the use of approximately 250 square meters of land and an estimated production capacity of approximately 100 tons of steel per year. This was learned from sources present at the meeting, who clarified that it is still to be decided whether the construction area will be included among those available within the perimeter of the former Ilva plant. According to the company, the project could generate up to 1.600 jobs.
Danish company Vestas is also interested in development
Il Danish group Vestas, already present for many years in Taranto and active in the field of renewable energy, is evaluating new development opportunities in Taranto where it has already invested and builds the largest wind turbine in the worldDuring the ongoing discussion at Mimit for the former Ilva, Vestas reportedly confirmed its willingness to evaluate and explore new development opportunities in the area that may arise together with other partners. The company – it is understood – reportedly highlighted its willingness to consolidate the current organizational structure, stabilizing ongoing activities in the area and leveraging existing investments. This was learned from sources present at the meeting.
Former Ilva: Meeting with Confindustria and steel industry giants for a national consortium
After the Taranto Round Table, at Mimit also the summit chaired by Minister Urso with the main industry associations and with the most important Italian steel companiesThe possibility of building a national consortium for the former Ilva. Among others, the president of Confindustria Emanuele Orsini, the general director Maurice Tarquini, the president of Federacciai, Antonio Gozzi, the president of Federmeccanica, Simone Bettini, the president of Confindustria Taranto, Salvatore Toma, Antonio Marcegaglia for Marcegaglia group, Alessandro Banzato for Venetian steelworks, the president of Pittini Group, Federico Pittini, the president of Feralpi Group, Giuseppe Pasini, the president of Afv Acciaierie Beltrame, Antonio Beltrame, the president of Danieli, Alessandro Brussi with the vice president Anna Mareschi Danieli e Roger Brunori, CEO Valsabbia Ironworks. Also present were the extraordinary commissioners of Steelworks of Italy.
Meanwhile, the national secretariats of Fim, Fiom e Uilm have sent the joint document "National Extraordinary Plan for the safety and relaunch of the former Ilva" to all the political forces of government and opposition, to the Regions and mayors involved, to Federmeccanica and to Confindustria. This was reported by sindacati in a joint note.
