Spotlight: Green Steel
Coal use persists: Asian growth offsets declines in EU and US
Despite developed nations phasing out coal, global demand is hitting record levels driven by China and India's growth.
Sweden’s north frets over financial risks as green boom stumbles
Sweden's local authorities seek more financial support as Northvolt's bankruptcy threatens the green industry transition.
Biden plans to block Nippon Steel purchase of US Steel, Bloomberg News reports
President Biden plans to block Nippon Steel's $15B U.S. Steel takeover on national security grounds, Bloomberg reports.
Collaboration on steel and cement emissions standards is crucial for global markets
For industry, interoperable standards can provide a common language to facilitate global markets and help accelerate the energy transition.
Nippon Steel committed to U.S. Steel takeover, aims to close in Dec, says executive
Nippon Steel remains committed to its $15B U.S. Steel acquisition, confident of closing by year-end despite U.S. opposition.
Could making hydrogen-based ‘green iron’ in emerging markets speed shift to green steel in developed countries?
OIES: Could setting up ironmaking plants powered by green hydrogen in developing countries support the transition to green steel?
Ontario says federal clean electricity regulations would add $35B in costs
Ontario challenges federal electricity rules, citing $35B in added costs by 2050, rising bills, and feasibility concerns.
Green hydrogen could decarbonise entire industries in NZ — but there’s a long way to go
Global hydrogen demand is 100 MT/y, mostly fossil-fueled. To decarbonize, green hydrogen is key but requires scaling renewables.
Big steelmakers failing to make the switch to renewables, survey shows
Steel is responsible for 7% of global CO2 emissions, with coal-fired blast furnaces producing 2 tons of CO2 for each ton of output.
ArcelorMittal Construction achieves Core Site Certification
November 28 2024 We are delighted to announce that ArcelorMittal's coil coating plant in Contrisson has been awarded ResponsibleSteel Core Site Certification, underscoring...
