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Hydrogen research project for the decarbonization of blast furnaces
16.01.2025
Primetals is an associated partner in a research project for carbon reduction in the iron and steel industry. In the “Sequence Impulse Hydrogen” research project, a process is to be developed for blowing hydrogen into the blast furnace shaft to reduce CO2 in pig iron production.
Autonomous systems conquer the metal sector
14.01.2025
Driven by digitalisation and artificial intelligence, the metal sector faces its next innovation boost in the form of autonomous systems and drones. XPONENTIAL Europe will offer new impetus. As the leading forum for uncrewed systems and robotics in all areas of autonomous technology, XPONENTIAL Europe joins the “Bright World of Metals.”
Alunorte reduces CO2 emissions
13.01.2025
Hydro Alunorte has invested in implementing electric boilers for steam production at the alumina refinery. This will reduce CO2 emissions by up to 550,000 tonnes per year.
Sustainable copper materials for 3D printing
10.01.2025
Achieving great things with small particles: A researcher at the University of Wuppertal is developing new sustainable copper-based materials for 3D printing.
SHS - Stahl-Holding-Saar participates in hydrogen alliance
08.01.2025
German steel group SHS – Stahl-Holding-Saar takes part in alliance “H2med Southwestern Hydrogen Corridor” to accelerate decarbonization through the implementation of the Southwestern Hydrogen Corridor.
Chinese researchers achieve breakthrough in iron production
06.01.2025
A Chinese research team has reportedly developed a new iron production technology that can reduce iron ore in seconds instead of hours with almost no impact on the climate. The innovation works without coal and can also handle low-quality raw materials. The ‘explosive’ ironmaking breakthrough achieves 3,600-fold productivity boost.
Biden blocks U.S. Steel sale to Nippon Steel
05.01.2025
Global hydrogen atlas shows possible import countries for Germany
02.01.2025
Germany will have to import a large proportion of green hydrogen and hydrogen-based synthesis products to cover its needs. A consortium of scientists and development cooperation partners has developed a global hydrogen potential atlas that identifies and analyses sustainable locations for the green hydrogen economy of the future.
ArcelorMittal ships first ethanol from pilot plant at Gent steelworks
31.12.2024
LanzaTech and ArcelorMittal have reached a milestone with the production of ethanol from ArcelorMittal's Steelanol plant in Gent. The ethanol produced by the plant from blast furnace emissions has reached a volume that allows it to be transported by barge.
ArcelorMittal ships first ethanol from pilot plant at Gent steelworks
31.12.2024
LanzaTech and ArcelorMittal have reached a milestone with the production of ethanol from ArcelorMittal's Steelanol plant in Gent. The ethanol produced by the plant from blast furnace emissions has reached a volume that allows it to be transported by barge.