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A new Swedish iron processing project could disrupt the global steel industry

GreenBiz

The hydrogen required will significantly contribute to bringing down the cost of this zero-carbon fuel, which in turn can help the economy to address emissions from other sectors such as aviation or shipping. Indeed, in these locations zero-carbon steel can be competitive with blast furnaces completely without subsidies.

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Stegra Signs 6 TWh Electricity Deal to Power Green Steel Production

ESG Today

Swedish green iron and steel maker Stegra (formerly H2 Green Steel) announced that it has signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with German low-carbon power producer Uniper for a yearly supply of electricity produced over the 6-year period ranging from 2027-2032, covering a total of 6 TWh (terawatt hours).

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EIP Raises Investment in Eni’s Renewables, Power and EV Charging Business Plenitude to $850 Million

ESG Today

The company currently has over 3 GW of installed renewables capacity, with a target reach over 8 GW by 2027, sells electricity and gas to 10 million customers across 6 countries, and operates an EV charging network consisting of 21,000 charging points across 13 countries, with a goal to reach 40,000 by 2027.

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Diageo to Use Net Zero Glass Bottles from Hydrogen-Powered Furnace

ESG Today

Ultimately, we look forward to a world where people can enjoy their favourite drinks from zero carbon glass bottles.”. Under the new partnership, Encirc will build a new furnace at its Cheshire, UK-based Elton plant, by zero carbon electricity and hydrogen. The furnace is expected to become fully operational by 2027.

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Combining Molecular Recycling With Groundbreaking Clean Energy

3BL Media

Eastman’s choice of thermal battery technology for zero-carbon process heat, combined with efficient and high-yield molecular recycling technology, will address two global challenges at once. This can be a true game changer for providing low- or zero-carbon power for industrial processes,” Brown said.

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Air Products, AES Commit $4 Billion to Build Largest Green Hydrogen Facility in U.S.

ESG Today

The project, targeted to begin commercial operations in 2027, will serve the growing demand for green hydrogen from states and corporations aiming to incorporate zero-carbon intensity fuels into their net-zero targets. addressing growing demand for zero-carbon intensity fuels. ” .

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Renault Enters Largest Ever Green Electricity Supply Deal in France

ESG Today

The company said that the partnerships mark a “new step” in its global Climate Plan, making it possible to achieve net zero carbon for the plants of the ElectriCity cluster – consisting of Renault’s Douai, Maubeuge, and Ruitz manufacturing plants in northern France – in 2025, Europe in 2030 and worldwide in 2050.