Energy, Environment & Sustainability
Energy use and conservation, the environment and sustainability as it relates to the steel industry.
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voestalpine Researching Hydrogen Plasma for Green Steel Production
28 April 2022 - The company announced yesterday that it is researching the use of hydrogen plasma for the carbon-free manufacture of crude steel in a single step at a pilot facility in Donawitz, Austria.
To Create Cheaper Green Power, Researchers Turn to Iron
27 April 2022 - A team of researchers led by Imperial College London have developed a breakthrough, low-cost hydrogen fuel cell that replaces costly platinum components with iron.
Vale, Nippon Steel Sign MoU to Develop Steelmaking Decarbonization Solutions
26 April 2022 - Vale announced today it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Nippon Steel to explore ironmaking solutions focused on carbon-neutral steelmaking.
Nucor and University of Kentucky Awarded DOE Grant for Carbon Capture Pilot Study
22 April 2022 - The steelmaker announced Friday that it has received a U.S. Department of Energy grant in partnership with the University of Kentucky to install and pilot a new carbon emissions capture system at Nucor Steel Gallatin in Kentucky.
ArcelorMittal Plants in Africa, South America Are Going Green
19 April 2022 - ArcelorMittal locations around the world are working toward green energy, and its plants in South Africa and Argentina are preparing to make the switch within the next few years.
SaltX to Take On the Steel Industry’s Green Transition
14 April 2022 - Swedish energy storage company SaltX is working with metal research institute Swerim to study energy storage for the country’s steel industry.
worldsteel Announces 2022 Steel Sustainability Champions
13 April 2022 - The World Steel Association (worldsteel) announced yesterday the 10 companies it recognizes as Steel Sustainability Champions for their work in 2021.
Algoma Steel Remarks on Ontario’s Newly Announced Northern Energy Advantage Program
11 April 2022 - After a recent move to electric arc furnace (EAF) steelmaking, Algoma Steel applauds the Canadian province of Ontario’s newly announced Northern Ontario Energy Advantage Program (NEAP).
Nucor Backs Development of Nuclear Energy Technology
06 April 2022 - The steelmaker announced today that it is investing US$15 million in NuScale Power LLC (NuScale), a developer of small modular reactor (SMR) nuclear plants.
Vale Commences Work on Green Pig Iron Plant in Brazil
06 April 2022 - In a ceremony yesterday, Vale marked the start of construction of Tecnored's first commercial green pig iron plant in Marabá, Pará, Brazil.
HYBRIT Initiative Backed by the EU Innovation Fund
05 April 2022 - The European Union (EU) Innovation Fund has officially supported the HYBRIT initiative — one of the seven innovative projects under the Innovation Fund — which is driven by SSAB, LKAB and Vattenfall.
Report: HYBRIT Solves ‘Root Cause of Carbon Dioxide Emissions From Steelmaking’
04 April 2022 - The pilot plant in Luleå, Sweden, has produced a couple hundred tons of steel using hydrogen produced with renewable energy, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.
Saarstahl Ascoval and Saarstahl Rail Announce Sustainability Investment
04 April 2022 - Saarstahl Ascoval and Saarstahl Rail announced that they are playing an important role within SHS/Saarstahl Group “with the production of low-carbon steel and high-quality infrastructure products for the mobility revolution.”
Canadian Steel Producers Call on Government to Implement Climate Measures
31 March 2022 - In a statement on Tuesday, the Canadian Steel Producers Association called on the Canadian government to work with industry to swiftly carry out the measures laid out in the Federal 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan.
New Power Plant Enables ArcelorMittal Zenica to Reduce Emissions
31 March 2022 - A new combined heating and power plant has been inaugurated in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina, cutting sulfur dioxide and dust emissions from ArcelorMittal Zenica by 80%, according to a press release from the steelmaker.
European Council Agrees on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
30 March 2022 - The European Council of the European Union (EU) announced earlier this month it had reached agreement on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) regulation, which will cover cement, aluminum, electric energy production, and iron and steel products, among others.
Not Just Your Morning Pick-Me-Up: Steel Researchers Use Coffee Grounds in Green Steel Breakthrough
25 March 2022 - Researchers at the University of New South Wales' (UNSW) Centre for Sustainable Materials Research and Technology (SMaRT) have published findings that show various wastes, including coffee grounds, can be used in the manufacture of green steel.
Worthington Commits to GHG Emissions Reduction
24 March 2022 - Worthington Industries Inc. announced yesterday its plans to set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets that are aligned with a science-based 1.5°C target, committing to net-zero emissions by 2050.
voestalpine Begins €1 Billion Green Transformation at Linz and Donawitz
23 March 2022 - This summer voestalpine will kick off a massive, multi-year project to convert its integrated operations in Linz and Donawitz, Austria, to electric arc furnace technology, according to an official press release.
New ArcelorMittal Project to Provide 24/7 Renewable Energy in India
22 March 2022 - ArcelorMittal has partnered with energy company Greenko Group to design and install 975 MW of “around the clock” wind and solar capacity in India, according to an official press release.
