Energy, Environment & Sustainability
News items focusing on evolving technologies and steps taken to create a sustainable industry and minimize environmental impact.
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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.
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.
BlueScope Secures AU$55.4 Million Modern Manufacturing Grant
15 March 2022 - BlueScope announced today that they have received a Modern Manufacturing Initiative (MMI) grant from the Australian federal government.
New Green Hydrogen Plant Project to Support British Steel’s Decarbonization
14 March 2022 - Last week British Steel Ltd. celebrated the launch of a hydrogen electrolyzer plant project near its Teesside, U.K., steel works that will eventually provide the steelmaker with a local source of renewable green hydrogen for net-zero steel production.
Tosyalı Holding to Partner With Huawei and SolarAPEX on Solar Roof Project
14 March 2022 - Tosyalı Holding has announced plans to implement one of the world’s largest roof solar energy plants, in collaboration with Huawei and SolarAPEX, to continue the company's mission to reach a zero-carbon target.
ArcelorMittal Tubarão Becomes First Steel Mill in the Americas to Earn ResponsibleSteel Certification
10 March 2022 - The Brazilian mill has been recognized by global standards initiative ResponsibleSteel for its environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance, the steelmaker said.
Schnitzer Steel Launches Line of Net-Zero Carbon Products
08 March 2022 - The manufacturer of recycled metal products announced yesterday the launch of a line of net-zero carbon products from its Cascade Steel operation in McMinnville, Ore., USA
Air Products, SARGAS to Build Additional Air Separation Unit at Jindal Shadeed Iron & Steel
08 March 2022 - The unit will be the third installation at Jindal Shadeed Iron & Steel in Sohar, Oman, and will increase the company’s nitrogen and oxygen production by 50%, according to Air Products.
POSCO to Build a Digital Twin to Test Hydrogen Technologies
02 March 2022 - The South Korean steelmaker is planning to build a virtual steel mill in which it can test hydrogen reduction steelmaking technology, according to BusinessKorea.
SDI, Rio Tinto, Nippon Steel Trading Back Renewable Biocarbon Producer
02 March 2022 - Aymium announced yesterday that it has secured Series B funding to support capacity expansion and increased deployment of its environmental technologies, with Steel Dynamics Inc., Rio Tinto and Nippon Steel Trading on board.
SSAB Teams With Polestar to Develop 100% Climate-Neutral Car
23 February 2022 - SSAB will join forces with Swedish electric vehicle manufacturer Polestar to help create the world’s first truly climate-neutral car, the company announced today.
