Hydrogen in steel production: what is happening in Europe – part two

August 27,2024

It is clear that we need more action to increase the share of renewables and call out “hydrogen-ready” plants that are using grey hydrogen or natural gas. While there are some promising projects, it seems unlikely that DRI production with green hydrogen will account for 100% of EU steel production in 2050. There is a race for producing the first truly climate-neutral steel and Sweden looks set to win it.

Hydrogen in steel production: what is happening in Europe – part two

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Hydrogen in steel production: what is happening in Europe – part two

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