Towards a Sustainable Future: Green Steel Plant
Kanti Devaraja (Emp ID: 3543) Yashwanth M (Emp ID: 3547)
Sujith R (Emp ID: 3544) Suseendran A (Emp ID: 3573)
Hospet Steels Ltd.
August 22, 2025
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Outline
1 Introduction
2 Environmental Impact
3 What is Green Steel?
4 Key Technologies
5 Green Hydrogen
6 Benefits
7 Challenges
8 Future
9 Conclusion
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Introduction to Steel and Its Importance
Steel = one of the most widely used
materials.
Essential in construction,
transportation, manufacturing,
energy.
Global production exceeds 1.8
billion tonnes annually.
Traditional steelmaking = 7–9% of
global CO2 emissions.
Steel demand by industry sector
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Impact of Traditional Steelmaking
Dominant Method: Blast Furnace–Basic
Oxygen Furnace (BF-BOF), responsible for
over 70% of global steel production.
Dependence on Coal: Requires coking
coal as a reducing agent for iron ore.
Carbon Footprint: Emits about 1.8–2
tonnes of CO2 per tonne of steel produced.
Energy Intensity: One of the most
energy-intensive industries worldwide.
Environmental Issues:
Greenhouse gas emissions.
Air pollution: SO2 , NOx , particulate Steel life cycle
matter.
Solid waste (slag, dust).
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KYSS usage and contamination.
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What is Green Steel?
Steel produced with minimal/zero
CO2 emissions.
Relies on low-carbon technologies +
renewable energy.
Maintains product quality while
decarbonizing.
Supports global Net Zero targets
(2050).
Concept of Green Steel Production
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Technologies Behind Green Steel
Hydrogen-based Direct Reduced Iron (H-DRI)
Replaces coking coal with hydrogen as the reducing agent.
By-product is water vapor instead of CO2 .
Electric Arc Furnace (EAF)
Uses electricity (ideally renewable) to melt DRI and scrap steel.
Lower emissions compared to Blast Furnace–BOF route.
Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS)
Captures CO2 released from steelmaking processes.
CO2 can be stored underground or converted into useful products.
Steel Recycling and Circular Economy
Maximizes use of scrap steel in production.
Reduces raw material demand, energy use, and emissions.
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What is Green Hydrogen?
Produced by electrolysis powered by renewables (solar, wind).
Unlike grey/blue hydrogen, it is carbon-free.
Used in DRI process to replace coking coal.
Key enabler for CO2 -free steelmaking.
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Benefits of Green Steel
Climate-friendly
Up to 90–100% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to BF-BOF.
Direct contribution to global Net Zero commitments.
Sustainable supply chains
Automotive, construction, and manufacturing sectors gain access to
low-carbon materials.
Enables “green branding” for downstream industries.
Economic and investment appeal
Attracts eco-conscious investors and customers.
Opens access to green finance and carbon credits.
Industry leadership
Positions steelmakers at the forefront of decarbonization.
Enhances global competitiveness in a future carbon-constrained market.
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Challenges Facing Green Steel
Economic Barriers
High cost of green hydrogen and renewable energy.
Initial steel prices may rise before scaling reduces costs.
Infrastructure Gaps
Limited hydrogen transport, storage, and refueling networks.
Renewable energy expansion needed to power steel plants.
Technological Readiness
H-DRI and CCUS still in pilot or early commercial stages.
Large-scale deployment yet to be proven.
Policy and Regulation
Requires strong government incentives, carbon pricing, and supportive
regulations.
International cooperation needed for trade competitiveness.
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The Future of Green Steel
Scaling Production
Green steel expected to grow rapidly over the next two decades.
Potential to revolutionize heavy industries.
Net-Zero Enabler
Essential for global climate targets by 2050.
Contributes to decarbonizing infrastructure, transport, and
construction.
Government and Industry Support
Large-scale innovation and investment required.
Subsidies, carbon taxes, and green procurement policies will accelerate
adoption.
Long-Term Outlook
By 2040–2050, green steel could become the industry standard.
Future economies may be built on “green foundations.”
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Conclusion
Green steel = technology + climate solution
A breakthrough for one of the hardest-to-abate industries.
Major emission reduction potential
Can cut billions of tonnes of CO2 globally each year.
Transition phase but accelerating
Pilot projects already in motion (HYBRIT, H2 Green Steel,
ArcelorMittal).
The path forward
With policy, innovation, and global collaboration, the future of steel,
cars, and buildings will be green.
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Thank You!
Questions?
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