Greening Steel : Moving to Clean Steelmaking Using Hydrogen and Renewable Energy

Greening Steel : Moving to Clean Steelmaking Using Hydrogen and Renewable Energy
Greening Steel : Moving to Clean Steelmaking Using Hydrogen and Renewable Energy
Sector:Energy Efficiency Undertaken By:Council on Energy, Environment and Water Year Published:2021

Hydrogen has the potential to decarbonize steel manufacturing, which currently accounts for 35 per cent of GHG emissions from India’s manufacturing sector. This study evaluates the feasibility of green hydrogen-based steelmaking in India by providing insights into the techno-economics and associated environmental benefits. It considers four-time horizons: 2020 (current), 2030 (medium-term), and 2040 to 2050 (long-term). Expanding India’s production capacity with the existing set of technology options in the iron and steel industry will significantly affect its future greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.