According to the technology’s developer, Texas-based Utility Global Inc., Stelco will install a demonstration facility that converts mill offgases to hydrogen. The agreement follows the successful completion of a Utility Global pilot program in February. 

“We are very excited to develop this critical energy transition initiative with Stelco, an environmental champion in Canada and a company focused on responsible steelmaking at competitive economics,” said Utility Global chief executive Claus Nussgruber. 

“Our differentiated technology, delivered by our highly experienced team, not only gives existing infrastructure a new lease on life in the journey to net zero but enables a true renaissance for these tried and tested manufacturing processes.”

The facility is to enter service in the second half of this year.

“As a forward-looking and environmentally focused company, Stelco is pleased to have entered into this agreement with Utility which helps support Stelco’s strategy of becoming a leader in the economic decarbonization of existing steel infrastructure,” said Stelco executive chairman Alan Kestenbaum.