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SteelWatch Explainers
Why is steelmaking such a big climate problem? Does it really drive 11% of global CO2 emissions – how?
Why is decarbonisation talk so confusing? What’s the difference between iron and steel? Or between BF-BOFs, EAFs, and H2-DRIs? Why is green hydrogen essential to decarbonise steel but using hydrogen in blast furnaces is a bad idea?
Industry gives many reasons for the slow pace of decarbonisation. What is valid and what is out of date? SteelWatch Explainers aim to demystify confusing issues, and set the facts straight on common industry claims.
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SteelWatch Explainer: Why steelmaking drives climate change – and why it doesn’t have to be this way
What needs demystifying? Steel is strong, shiny and essential to modern life. It is at the heart of our infrastructure and our economy. It plays a…
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What needs demystifying? There is an enduring myth that the automotive sector requires steel produced from coal-based blast furnaces to meet its quality standards. This has…
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What needs demystifying? The hype around green hydrogen’s contribution to climate action boomed in recent years and is now rapidly deflating as realities hit. But this…