Energy, Environment & Sustainability
Energy use and conservation, the environment and sustainability as it relates to the steel industry.
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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.
Salzgitter Shakes Up Company Structure, Partners With Volkswagen to Supply Low-Carbon Steel for EVs
22 March 2022 - German steelmaker Salzgitter AG announced a reorganization of its steelmaking operations, as well as a new agreement with Volkswagen Group to supply low-carbon steel for future vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
Tenaris to Invest in Wind Farm, Reduce Carbon Footprint
21 February 2022 - Tenaris is investing US$190 million for a wind farm located in Adolfo Gonzales Chave, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, as part of its plans to reduce CO2 emissions by 30% by 2030.
BlueScope Steel Awarded ResponsibleSteel Certification
21 February 2022 - Australia’s BlueScope Steel Port Kembla Steelworks is the first steelmaker in the Asia-Pacific region to receive ResponsibleSteelTM certification, the steelmaker announced today.
Bill Gates-Backed Startup Aims to Power Heavy Industry With Renewable Thermal Batteries
18 February 2022 - Antora Energy, an energy startup committed to decarbonizing industries like steel through thermal battery technology, has received the financial backing of Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy Ventures, CNBC reports.
Metinvest to Spend US$1.2 Billion in Modernizations
17 February 2022 - The company announced yesterday it will continue to invest in environmental modernizations at its facilities in Ukraine, in excess of US$1.2 billion.
ArcelorMittal Dofasco Decarbonization Project Gets Additional Government Investment
16 February 2022 - The Government of Ontario is investing CA$500 million in the decarbonization project at ArcelorMittal Dofasco, the company announced yesterday.
Biden Administration Unveils Plans to Accelerate Clean Hydrogen Production
16 February 2022 - The White House yesterday announced the Biden administration is undertaking new actions to support American leadership on clean manufacturing, which will include ramping up the production of clean hydrogen.
H2Stahl Project to Begin at thyssenkrupp Steel
16 February 2022 - The H2Stahl project, funded by Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, is to start at thyssenkrupp Steel’s Duisburg site, the steelmaker has announced.
Nippon Steel to Explore Emissions Reduction Through Liquefied CO2 Capture and Storage
16 February 2022 - The Japanese steelmaker will investigate the potential use of liquefied carbon dioxide capture and transport technology to eliminate up to 5 million metric tons of its emissions per year.
