Production

Production

Steel producers are investing heavily in producing green steel using electricity from fossil-free sources and green hydrogen instead of carbon intensive coal. To bring emissions down state-of-the-art technologies are developed throughout the global steel industries. In this section you can read news articles on the production of green steel.

H2 Green Steel and Roba Metals signed 7-year supply agreement for near zero emissions...

H2 Green Steel and Roba Metals have signed a 7-year agreement valued at about €150 million for the supply of near zero emissions steel from Boden.

Outokumpu’s Kemi mine to become the first carbon-neutral mine in the world by 2025

In October, Outokumpu will take a significant step forward in reaching the target by replacing fossil fuels with renewable solutions provided by Neste, the world’s leading producer of renewable diesel. The company’s Kemi mine will become carbon neutral by 2025.

Vale and Port of Açu to develop Mega Hub for decarbonisation of steelmaking

Vale signed an MOU with the Port of Açu to study the development of a Mega Hub at the port located in São João da Barra in the state of Rio de Janeiro, to produce HBI (hot briquetted iron) using the direct reduction route.

Outokumpu and Fissler to join forces in emission reduction

Outokumpu and Fissler have agreed on the first deliveries of the world’s first towards-zero stainless steel, Outokumpu Circle Green®, with up to 92% lower carbon footprint than the industry average. The collaboration supports the mutual mission of both companies to build things that last.

H2 Green Steel collaborates with Volvo Group for supply of near zero emissions steel

The long-term supply agreement placed by Volvo Group is for green steel from H2 Green Steel’s new plant in Boden in Northern Sweden. Start of production is planned for end of 2025. Deliveries to Volvo Group will start mid-2026.

LISI AUTOMOTIVE and ArcelorMittal join forces to help transform automotive industry with low carbon-emissions...

This collaboration aims to push back the limits of sustainability and efficiency in the automotive industry by participating in the development and integration of XCarb® recycled and renewably produced steel into manufacturing processes.

LIBERTY Primary Steel coke ovens complete final push as drive towards carbon neutral future

The LIBERTY Primary Steel coke ovens completed their final push today as the drive towards a green steel and carbon-neutral future at the Whyalla Steelworks continues at pace.

Tata Steel and ABB to explore technologies to help reduce carbon footprint of steel...

Tata Steel Ltd and global technology leader ABB have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and will work together to co-create innovative models and technologies to help reduce the carbon footprint of steel production.

Ingka Group (IKEA) and H2 Green Steel sign agreement for supply of green steel

Ingka Group, the largest IKEA retailer, announces it has signed an agreement with H2 Green Steel for the delivery of green steel, to be used in IKEA warehouse racking. The agreement forms part of Ingka Group’s ongoing action to reduce its climate footprint.

ANT AG´s waterjet cutting allows for sustainable ship recycling and green steel production

In Germany, two pilot projects are underway for the dismantling of obsolete ships with the environmentally friendly waterjet abrasive suspension system. ANT AG's high-performance, energy-efficient technology achieves remarkable results in compliance with all international requirements for sustainable ship recycling.