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 Unveils Net-Zero Steel
05 October 2021 - The steelmaker announced today the launch of a line of net-zero carbon steel products called Econiq™, produced using 100% renewable energy and carbon offsets, according to Nucor.
thyssenkrupp, Primetals Technologies Partner on Blast Furnace Decarbonization Technology
04 October 2021 - The two companies have signed an exclusive agreement to bring to market the Sequence Impulse Process (SIP) for blast furnaces, Primetals Technologies has announced.
Harsco Environmental Partners With Magsort on Metal Recovery Technology
30 September 2021 - The environmental solutions provider announced Wednesday it has formed a strategic relationship with Magsort Ltd. to enable steelmakers to recover higher-value metallics from steelmaking slags.
Ovako Pledges to Go Carbon-Neutral in 2022
28 September 2021 - To meet its goal of zero-carbon-emission steel, the Swedish steel producer announced it will utilize carbon offsets beginning 1 January 2022.
ArcelorMittal Granted €280 Million EIB Loan for Decarbonization R&D
28 September 2021 - The European Investment Bank (EIB) funding, backed by the Investment Plan for Europe, will support ArcelorMittal’s European research and development activities through 2023.
Gerdau Celebrates Groundbreaking for 80-MW Texas Solar Farm
27 September 2021 - Gerdau Long Steel North America kicked off construction of a 700-acre solar farm near the steelmaker’s Midlothian, Texas, USA, facility, according to an official press release.
SMS group, MMK Sign MoU for Decarbonization Technologies
23 September 2021 - Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works (MMK) and SMS group recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development and use of technologies to reduce or eliminate CO2 emissions, according to a press release from SMS group.
Tata Steel Takes the Hydrogen Route at IJmuiden
16 September 2021 - The steelmaker on Wednesday announced plans to adopt hydrogen steelmaking technologies at its steel works in IJmuiden, Netherlands.
Tata Steel Commissions Carbon Capture Plant at Jamshedpur
15 September 2021 - The steelmaker on Tuesday commissioned a 5-metric-ton-per-day carbon capture plant at its Jamshedpur Works, becoming India’s first steel producer to use carbon capture technology to extract CO2 directly from blast furnace gas.
Tata Steel Netherlands CEO Pledges To Go Carbon Neutral
13 September 2021 - Hans van den Berg, Tata Steel Netherlands’ chief executive officer, promised on Saturday that the steel producer would make significant changes to reduce its carbon emissions.
Vale’s New Green Briquette Lowers Emissions Up To 10%
10 September 2021 - Brazilian mining company Vale announced yesterday that it has developed a new iron ore briquette capable of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by up to 10%.
Schnitzer Steel to Rely on On-Site Battery Energy Storage System
09 September 2021 - West Coast-based Schnitzer Steel Industries Inc. announced that it has contracted PowerFlex – an EDF Renewables Company to provide a 1,600-kW battery energy storage system at its Oakland, Calif., USA, facility.
SSAB’s Fossil-Free Steel To Be Used in Cargo Handling
08 September 2021 - Cargo and load handling solutions provider Cargotec has made plans to use SSAB’s fossil-free steel in its equipment, SSAB announced on Tuesday.
NLMK Group Partners With Gazprom Neft on Decarbonization
08 September 2021 - The steelmaker announced yesterday it has signed a memorandum of cooperation with one of Russia’s largest oil companies to work together on projects aimed at reducing climate footprint.
German Government to Provide Funding for ArcelorMittal’s Green Steel Plant
08 September 2021 - ArcelorMittal announced on Tuesday that the German government will be providing EUR55 million for Germany’s first industrial-scale hydrogen-based direct reduced iron plant.
thyssenkrupp to Use Climate-Neutral Lime for Steelmaking
07 September 2021 - Lime and minerals supplier Lhoist Germany will supply thyssenkrupp Steel with climate-neutral lime products as part of the steelmaker’s ongoing decarbonization efforts, the companies announced today.
SSAB Partners With Mercedes-Benz to Develop Fossil-Free Automotive Steels
01 September 2021 - Mercedes-Benz is the latest automotive brand to ink a deal with Swedish steelmaker SSAB to explore use of fossil fuel–free steel in its vehicles, SSAB reports.
Primetals Technologies, MHI Australia Join Research Center to Decarbonize Heavy Industry in Australia
25 August 2021 - Primetals Technologies announced today that it has joined Australia’s Heavy Industry Low-Carbon Transition Cooperative Research Centre (HILT CRC), along with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Australia, to conduct research and development into hydrogen-based direct reduction of iron ore.
Tenova CEO Reconfirmed to ESTEP Board
25 August 2021 - In a statement on Tuesday, Tenova reported that Roberto Pancaldi’s role as vice president on the board of the European Steel Technology Platform (ESTEP) has been reconfirmed.
Algoma Closes in on EAF Investment Decision
24 August 2021 - Integrated steelmaker Algoma Inc. is nearing a final investment decision on its proposed transition to electric steelmaking, the company’s chief executive has said.
