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Riding the Decarbonisation Wave in the UK Steel Industry
Snapshot of the current state of the UK steel industry The UK steel industry is facing unprecedented challenges, including intense international competition, global oversupply, decarbonisation requirements, and high energy costs. These factors have made UK’s low-carbon steel produce less competitive than steel from regions with lower carbon emission costs. In
Reflections on UK Metals Expo 2024: Insights and Opportunities for the Steel Industry
Key Takeaways: TATA Steel UK announced a £1.25 billion project to transition from traditional BF-BOF production to EAF technology, significantly reducing CO2 emissions. EAF production is seen as crucial for UK decarbonisation, yet only a small percentage of UK steel production currently uses EAF. High electricity costs in the UK
Steel at the Core: Driving Economic Diversification in Saudi Arabia
This article reflects on a two-week visit by Dr. Yasser Aboura, Senior Project Manager and Metallurgist at Steel Hub, to several steel plants across Saudi Arabia. During this visit, Steel Hub engaged in discussions with various steel producers, addressing operational and market challenges facing the Saudi steel industry in light
Blast Furnace to EAF Transition: Navigating Challenges and Market Gaps
Main Takeaways The steel industry is shifting from traditional blast furnace (BF) methods to electric arc furnace (EAF) production to reduce carbon emissions and meet increasing demand, with EAF’s share of global steel production expected to rise from 28% to 41% by 2030. This transition is particularly notable in North
The Rise of Steel Production in the MENA Region : Paving the way for a brighter future
Main Takeaways The MENA region, with an annual steel production capacity of 70 million tonnes, has substantial growth potential driven by infrastructure expansion and economic diversification efforts. The region is shifting towards more advanced steel production technologies, such as Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) operations, to meet increasing local demand and
How Remote Work Enhances Steel Operations
The pandemic accelerated trends that have been occurring already before it started, such as cashless payments, online shopping and remote work. Digital technology is an enabler of these trends. Remote work implies that office staff can attend online meetings just as easily from home as from their workplace and meanwhile keep safe.
Green hydrogen-based steel production: hype and reality
Wind, solar and nuclear capacity will need to grow by the factor of 6 to enable green hydrogen production at a level that is sufficient for a decarbonization of CO2-intense industrial processes
Investments required to make European steel production carbon-neutral may reach up to EUR 100 bn1 (for Europe alone)
Steel produced by green hydrogen may reach cost-competitiveness after 2030, depending on various factors including CO2 price regulation
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