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From India to Iowa: Ruias return to steel with an ambitious $18 billion US bet

Ruias are planning a new steel venture in Iowa. This project involves a $15 billion steel plant, aiming to produce 10 million tonnes annually. Financing has already been secured for the Minnesota iron-ore mine, which is integral to the operation. The plant is expected to create around 1,750 permanent jobs…

The Economic Times · Sep 29

Trump Touts $15 Billion 'Largest in History' US Steel Plant Then Appears To Doze as Its Chairman Speaks

Trump announced a $15 billion Iowa steel plant as the largest in US history, then appeared to nod off as its Indian owner spoke. The jobs will not arrive until 2030.

International Business Times UK · Sep 29

Essar to invest $18 billion in US, build America's largest steel plant in Iowa

Essar Group, through its subsidiary Mesabi Metallics, plans to invest USD 18 billion for a steel plant in Iowa. The facility aims to produce 10 million tonnes of steel annually and will utilize iron ore from Minnesota. It is expected to create 6,000 construction jobs and 2,000 permanent employment opportunities.…

The Economic Times · Sep 29

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India’s Essar Group buys UK fuel forecourt chain SGN Retail

The deal will double Essar’s existing UK network of 118 sites and propel it towards its long-term goal of supplying 800 forecourts by 2031.

The Independent UK · Sep 14

India's Essar's EET Retail to acquire UK forecourt operator SGN for 400 mn pounds

Essar Energy Transition's retail arm is acquiring SGN Retail for approximately 400 million pounds. This deal adds 118 sites, creating a 235-site network for the company. The enlarged network will become the UK's second-largest forecourt operator. EET Retail plans to expand its network to 800 sites by 2031. This expansion…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

After Adani, Tata feels the heat: Indian firms under fire in Kenya?

Kenya’s dispute with Tata Chemicals has revived concerns about Indian businesses in the country after Adani’s exit. But Kenya continues to attract Indian investment, suggesting the Tata case is less about anti-India sentiment and more about Nairobi’s push for local processing, ownership and economic benefits from its resources.

The Economic Times · Sep 4

Revealed: UK oil refinery owner moved Russian loans to offshore subsidiary where sanctions did not apply

MPs call for investigation into Essar Energy, owner of Stanlow refinery, which shifted loans from ‘Putin’s piggy bank’ VTB to Mauritius

The Guardian - UK · Apr 24

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‘River will suffer’: Inside Keonjhar’s farm resistance against ESSAR’s iron ore project

Residents of Tikarpada, Kadagada and nearby villages in Odisha’s Keonjhar district are protesting ESSAR’s proposed iron ore beneficiation project, saying it endangers their farms, water sources and way of life.

Newslaundry · Dec 5, 2025

Ambani, Adani commit huge investments at Vibrant Gujarat Summit

Vibrant Gujarat summit 2024: Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani announced a flurry of investment deals at the 10th Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, which commenced on Jan 10 in Gujarat’s Gandhinagar.

The Hindu · Jan 10, 2024

UK refinery owner extends credit facility with arm of oil firm part-owned by Russian who is under sanctions

Stanlow operator Essar stopped all imports of Russian fuel in 2022 but has arrangement with Litasco

The Guardian - UK · Jan 2, 2024

Essar Group to invest $2.4bn at Stanlow site through new venture

EET will include Essar Oil UK, Vertex Hydrogen, EET Future Energy, Stanlow Terminals Ltd and EET Biofuels

Birmingham Post · Feb 27, 2023

Essar’s second coming: Steel plants in Saudi, Odisha

BENGALURU: The group Essar group promoted by the Mumbai-based Ruia family is planning to set up steel plants in Saudi Arabia and Odisha as well as a facility to import LNG (liquefied natural gas) at Hazira in Gujarat, Essar Capital director Prashant Ruia said on the sidelines of India Energy…

The Times of India · Feb 7, 2023

Minnesota Supreme Court rejects Mesabi Metallics' bid to keep critical iron ore leases

The Minnesota Supreme Court has upheld the state's decision to terminate mineral leases for Mesabi Metallics' long-delayed iron ore project near Nashwauk.

Tribune News Service · Jan 18, 2023

'Awful' smells and huge flames light up night sky keeping people awake

One person even thought their neighbour's home was on fire after spotting flames reflected in the side of their house

Liverpool Echo · Jan 9, 2023

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Liverpool Echo · Jan 2, 2023

'Pulsing' lights turn sky bright orange over Merseyside

People said the lights looked like aliens had landed in the night

The Times of India · Dec 1, 2022

Essar announces $4.9 billion petrochem complex in Odisha

NEW DELHI: The Essar group promoted by the Mumbai-based Ruia family on Thursday announced a plan to set up an oil-to-petrochemical (OTC) complex in Odisha at an investment of Rs 40,000 crore, or about $4.9 billion.

Birmingham Post · Oct 17, 2022

Brabners, Essar Oil UK and Northern Gritstone: The latest 22 North West hires and promotions

BusinessLive rounds up the latest appointments and promotions in the North West

Liverpool Echo · Aug 17, 2022

'Mammoth load' arrives at final destination after 'completely filling' motorway

The furnace is "one of the "largest objects ever to be moved on UK roads"

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Liverpool Echo · Aug 13, 2022

Pictures show 'mammoth load' begin 15-hour journey across M53

The lanes are expected to open again at 10am on Sunday

Liverpool Echo · Aug 5, 2022

M53 to shut for 'mammoth' load that will 'completely fill' motorway

The load is "one of the largest objects ever to be moved on UK roads"

Birmingham Post · Aug 2, 2022

Liverpool John Lennon Airport joins Manchester, Birmingham and London Stansted after signing new deal

The deal brings Essar’s total number of access agreements to six airports across the UK

Liverpool Echo · Jul 6, 2022

Russian import ban helps Stanlow refinery sales soar by over 1bn

Essar Oil (UK) also confirmed it has paid all historic Covid-related deferred tax payments in full

Birmingham Post · Jul 6, 2022

Russian imports ban helps sales jump $1.7bn at Stanlow refinery owner

All crude processed at Stanlow comes from US, West African and North Sea sources

Liverpool Echo · May 8, 2022

Life as a child growing up on the River Mersey's secret island

Stanlow Island was once home to a police station and a handful of families

Liverpool Echo · Apr 23, 2022

Islands along the River Mersey you may not have visited, or even heard of

Some are much more famous than others, but they all have their own unique histories

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