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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Australian Professor Gives Howe Lecture on How Heavy Industry Can Help Clean Up the World
27 May 2013 - Today’s steelmakers have a largely untapped opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to solving the world’s growing waste problem while cutting their own production costs, according to Australian innovator, Professor Veena Sahajwalla, from the University of New South Wales.
ISSF Presents 2013 Sustainability Award
27 May 2013 - The International Stainless Steel Forum (ISSF) announced that the 2013 Sustainability Award was presented to Acerinox during ISSF’s 17th Annual Conference which was held in New Orleans, La.
Steel Industry Calls on EU for Life Cycle Approach to Vehicle Emissions
22 May 2013 - As negotiations on the EU review of the CO2 emissions from cars regulations begin today, the steel industry is calling upon the Council to uphold Parliament’s amendment acknowledging the importance of a life cycle assessment in emissions legislation after 2020.
IronArc Revolutionizing Iron Production, Halving Carbon Dioxide Emissions
15 May 2013 - A new method for producing hot metal has been developed by ScanArc Plasma Technologies of Sweden, in collaboration with the steel group Ovako at its Hofors, Sweden, plant.
LanzaTech Plans to Raise $80 Million for Waste Gas-to-Biofuel
15 May 2013 - LanzaTech NZ Ltd. plans to start raising $60 million to $80 million from venture capital and strategic investors this year to develop technology for waste gas-to-biofuel.
Steelmaking Could be Transformed by New Process Developed at MIT
09 May 2013 - A new process developed by MIT researchers could change steel's role as a leading industrial source of greenhouse gases.
Great Designs in Steel Seminar Demonstrates Steel’s Leading Position in Auto Industry
06 May 2013 - More than 1,400 steel and automotive experts gathered in Livonia, Mich., on 1 May to discuss a key aspect of the automotive industry’s future success: advanced steel technologies.
Essar Steel Algoma Joins Community Clean-Up with Steel Works Housekeeping Blitz
26 April 2013 - In honor of Earth Day, Essar Steel Algoma participated in the community clean-up on 22 April 2013 led by the City of Sault Ste. Marie. In addition, the company is now entering the third and final phase of its demolition program, in which an estimated 20,000 tons of scrap metal will be reclaimed.
Outotec, Severstal Join Initiative to Establish Industrial Waters Center in Russia
25 April 2013 - Outotec is collaborating with OAO Severstal, Kemira and Lahti Region Development LADEC Ltd in establishing the Industrial Waters Excellency Center (IWEC) with its main training venue at Severstal's mill in Cherepovets to address issues related to industrial water consumption in Russia.
North American Steel Industry Celebrates Sustainability and Superior Recycling Attributes of Steel on Earth Day
22 April 2013 - The 43-year-old annual Earth Day observance is an opportunity for individuals and organizations around the world to become "part of the solution" when it comes to protecting the planet. With its long-standing commitment to sustainable products and practices, the North American steel industry plays an integral role in making the planet safer, cleaner and greener.
Abengoa to Sell Steel Dust Recycling Subisidary for €1.075 Billion
19 April 2013 - Abengoa, a company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainable development in the energy and environment sectors, has entered into an exclusivity agreement for the sale of 100% of its subsidiary Befesa to funds advised by Triton Partners. The deal is subject to finalizing documentation, approval by competition authorities and financial institutions.
Ternium Awarded Climate Action Member Certificate for Fifth Consecutive Year
18 April 2013 - On 9 April 2013, Ternium received the Climate Action award for the fifth consecutive year, an award given by the World Steel Association based on the data provided by member countries on their CO2 emissions.
European Steel Industry Welcomes Parliament Decision to Reject Interferences in Carbon Market
16 April 2013 - The European Steel Association welcomes the decision of the European Parliament to reject the European Commission’s backloading proposal and direct it back to the Parliament’s Environment Committee for further discussion.
ArcelorMittal Provides Update on Atlantique and Lorraine Operations
11 April 2013 - ArcelorMittal announced another important step forward in its information and consultation period, part of the implementation of ArcelorMittal Atlantique and Lorraine’s industrial and commercial project.
Gerdau Reused Over 2 Trillion Liters of Water in 2012
09 April 2013 - Gerdau reused 2 trillion liters of water across all of its operations in 2012 with a mean water recirculation rate of 97%.
Jersey Shore Steel Recognized for Environmental Practices
09 April 2013 - Jersey Shore Steel Co. has earned the Pennsylvania Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence, the Lockhaven Express reports.
VIZ-Steel Implements Energy-Efficient Technologies
09 April 2013 - VIZ-Steel has commenced the installation of a steam reforming facility that will replace the more expensive electrolysis method used during the process of electrical steel production.
ArcelorMittal Ostrava Reduces Dust Emissions to Historical Low
08 April 2013 - In 2012 ArcelorMittal Ostrava cut its dust emissions by another 85 tonnes, thus reducing its environmental footprint to the historical low of 584 tonnes, which is a mere third of what it used to be ten years ago when ArcelorMittal bought the plant.
ArcelorMittal USA Earns 2013 ENERGY STAR Award for Sustained Excellence
05 April 2013 - ArcelorMittal USA has been honored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy with the 2013 ENERGY STAR® Award for Sustained Excellence.
Tenova Goodfellow Applauds Canadian Government for Commitment to Support Sustainable Development
02 April 2013 - Tenova Goodfellow applauds Government of Canada for its renewed commitment to support Cleantech Canadian Companies through Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC).
