Factbox: German steelmakers embark on decarbonisation course - Reuters

Germany’s steel industry emitted 58 million tonnes of CO2 emissions in 2019.

Has pre-emptively covered much of its output up to 2030 with EU carbon emissions allowances to buy time for its strategy shift.

Is due to test production of sponge iron by direct reduction (DRI) and smelt it in an electric arc furnace at Salzgitter.

Plans DRI activities and green hydrogen at Wilhelmshaven.

Has identified potential hydrogen production sites at Dutch and German offshore wind farms.

Published On: Fri, 26 Mar 2021 11:44:00 GMT