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🌍🔋 Mauritania is taking a bold step towards decarbonizing its iron production by harnessing the power of green hydrogen. In a new partnership with Australian energy company CWP Global, Mauritania’s Société Nationale Industrielle et Minière (SNIM) will set up a hub to produce pre-reduced iron ore, converting it into hot briquetted iron (HBI) using green hydrogen. ⚡ HBI, a superior form of iron ore, is crucial for the decarbonization of the steel industry. By replacing traditional blast furnaces, which emit around two tonnes of CO2 per tonne of iron, with green hydrogen-powered processes, this initiative will significantly reduce carbon emissions. CWP’s “Aman” project, launched in 2022, will provide the necessary green hydrogen, water, and electricity, supporting Mauritania’s ambition to lead in the global iron market. 🌿 With an expected annual production of 1.7 million tonnes of green hydrogen, CWP aims to support both local use and export. As Mauritania strengthens its position as a top iron producer, this innovative approach underscores the country’s commitment to sustainable industrial practices and global decarbonization efforts. Read the full article from AFRIK 21 here: https://lnkd.in/dj-TPivw #GreenHydrogen #Decarbonisation #IronProduction #Sustainability #Mauritania #CWPGlobal #HBI #RenewableEnergy #SteelIndustry #ClimateAction

Mauritania and CWP Global are exploring a new green iron production and export hub. This collaboration will use green hydrogen from CWP's AMAN project to create Direct Reduced Iron (DRI), which could significantly reduce CO2 emissions compared to traditional methods. The produced DRI can then be converted into Green Hot Briquetted Iron (HBI), a more transport-friendly form. This could position Mauritania as a leading producer of this sustainable steel source. It will be interesting to see how the project unfolds and its impact on global steel production. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/d6MghhnR #GreenIron #GreenHydrogen #Sustainability #EnergyTransition #Decarbonization Hydrogen-Africa

Mauritania is taking bold steps towards decarbonizing its iron production. In a new partnership between Société Nationale Industrielle et Minière (SNIM) and Australian energy company CWP Global, the country will set up a hub for producing hot briquetted iron (HBI) using green hydrogen. HBI, a superior form of iron ore, is essential for decarbonizing the steel industry. The "Aman" project, launched by CWP, will develop 30 GW of renewable energy to power this production, potentially reducing millions of tonnes of CO2 emissions annually. Mauritania, already the 15th largest iron producer globally, aims to increase its production to 40 million tonnes annually, bolstering its position in the global market. As nations like Mauritania embrace sustainable practices, what are your thoughts on green hydrogen's role in transforming industries? Do you think green hydrogen can become the standard for industrial processes worldwide? What other sectors could benefit from such innovative approaches? #GreenHydrogen #SustainableIndustry #Decarbonization #IronProduction #RenewableEnergy #Innovation #Mauritania

"Opportunity knocks on road to green iron exports" - Article for The Australian by business editor Cameron England. Australia has the potential to become a major player in the global green iron industry by utilising its extensive magnetite reserves and renewable energy to produce low-carbon direct reduced iron (DRI). Government support at both State and Federal levels, including strategic plans and funding, aims to position South Australia, particularly the Braemar region, at the forefront of sustainable steel production. This initiative could unlock significant economic and environmental benefits, aligning with global trends towards decarbonisation and creating a substantial new export industry. Magnetite Mines #SouthAustralia #GreenIron #GreenSteel #Opportunity Hon Tom Koutsantonis MP, ZEN Energy, Anthony Garnaut, Tim Dobson Department for Energy and Mining, South Australia, South Australian Chamber of Mines & Energy (SACOME), PORT PIRIE REGIONAL COUNCIL Read Cameron's piece here 👇

Green steel could be a boom sector for Australia, but we need to be proactive says HILT CRC - Cameron England for The Australian Using hydrogen produced in Australia for green steel production – substituting hydrogen for natural gas as the reducing agent in steelmaking – provides a use for the hydrogen and an in­ demand green product for the global market. There are still technical, policy and large investment capital challenges to overcome, but the prize would also be large. In South Australia, for example, there are billions of tonnes of magnetite iron ore that could be exploited, opening an entirely new iron ore province for the nation. #greeniron #greensteel #magnetite #ironore #greenhydrogen Magnetite Mines #SouthAustralia Department for Energy and Mining, South Australia, South Australian Chamber of Mines & Energy (SACOME), Jenny Selway, Tim Dobson https://lnkd.in/ggk3hguZ

Wood Mackenzie has published their latest report Metals and mining - Things to look for in 2024 #greenhydrogen #energy #energia #energie #hydrogeneurope #nh3 #industrialclusters #energytransition #sdgs2030 #europeancommission #energialimpia #esg #hidrogenoverde #afrique #cleanenergy #industria #unido #decarbonization #emissionsreduction #descarbonizacion #electrolysis #electrolyzer #electrolyser #pem #soec #ev #electrification #electricvehicles #fcev #bev #soe #aem #cathode #anode #h2 #oxygen #greenelectricity #water #energy #renewableenergy #greenhydrogen #idrogenoverde #hydrogènevert #hydrogenenergy #hydrogenstrategy #hidrogenioverde #hidrogenoverde #hidrógeno #hidrogenio #wasserstoff #wasserstoff #onshorewind #solarenergy #hydroenergy #ifc #afc #H2Med #irena #h2lligence #decarbonize #renewableenergy #canaldesuez #iea #sokhna #sfe #afriquedusud #afriquedelouest #egypthydrogen #emethanol #hydrogènevert #hydrogène #windenergie #hydrogenenergy #hydrogenfuel #hidrogenoverde #hidrógeno #hidrogenioverde #idrogenoverde #idrogeno #hidrojen #windpower #windenergy #menaregion #hydrogenfuelcell #giz #ifc #iea #ebrd #eib #waterstof #greenfuel #greenammonia #ebrd #maersk #greenmethanol #irena #saf #greenfertilizers #greenfertilisers #greenfuel #greenmethanol #egypt  #world_bank #un #greensteel #greenfert #suezcanal #redsea #greenbunkering #bunkering #ccus #ccs #carboncredits #carbonfootprint #carbonneutrality #carbononeutral #maritimeindustry #VesselEmissions #shippingindustry #maritimetransport #emethanol #decarbonisation #aviation #trasporti #transportation #bluehydrogen #lngindustry #naturalgas #lngshipping #energy #indistry #manufacturing #waste #transportation #agriculture #fossilfuels #greenhousegas #ghgemissions #carbonemissions #emissions #mitigation #climatechange #climateaction #environment #environmental #carbondioxide #carbondioxideremoval #aviation  Osama Fawzy Georgy HENEIN, MBA 

The energy transition can transform Australia - just in green steel production, we could earn 5 times the revenue that we do now from coal and 5 times the jobs that we have now in fossil fuels. (*numbers are rough estimates) This is from Devlin et all 2023: "Interestingly, countries dominating current iron ore production appeared to correlate with competitive green H2-DRI-EAF steel locations, suggesting that for those regions the green manufacturing opportunity is plausible at scale. A striking opportunity exists in Western Australia, a region offering a stable investment environment, so long as beneficiation can manage the progressive degradation of Pilbara ores. A projected 70-fold increase in Australia’s current steel production over the next 3 decades (or even a fraction of this) would need concerted investments and collaboration across private and public sectors, but is far from impossible" Are our poltical and business leaders up for it? #energytransition #greensteel #careersthatmatter #economictransformation #steelindustry #steelmaking #renewableenergy #jobs #recruitment #renewableenergyrecruitment https://lnkd.in/dHFBr5AF

Green Iron Competition Worldwide Brazil Brazil is the world’s largest producer of high-grade iron ore and has significant renewable energy and hydro power resources. As such, Brazil is in a position to produce green hydrogen at a competitive price compared with many other regions as hydrogen electrolyser costs come down. Brazilian iron ore miner Vale – the world’s leading producer of direct reduction-grade (DR-grade) iron ore – considers that it has an advantage over the other major iron producers when it comes to the steel technology transition towards DRI-based steelmaking. Its DR-grade ore can be used in standard and well-established DRI-electric arc furnace (DRI-EAF) steelmaking operations without the need for an additional melting furnace step required to enable the use of blast furnace-grade ore (such as that produced in the Pilbara) in DRI processes. In May 2023, Vale announced it had signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with GravitHy to jointly evaluate a hydrogen-based DRI plant in France. The intention is to begin production as soon as 2027 with Vale supplying the DR-grade iron ore. The DRI produced is planned to be used directly or traded globally as HBI. In August 2023, H2 Green Steel – which is aiming to produce steel using green hydrogen from 2025 – agreed a multi-year deal with Vale that will see it supply the steelmaker with DR-grade iron ore pellets. H2 Green Steel also made a similar agreement with Rio Tinto, which will supply pellets from its Canadian – not Australian – operations. The deal will also see Rio buy and on-sell HBI from H2 Green Steel. Middle East The Middle East is already a hub of DRI-based steelmaking based on the region’s plentiful gas supply and has an opportunity to convert its steel industry from gas to green hydrogen utilising the region’s abundant solar resources. This prospect is already drawing interest from steelmakers and miners, who are eyeing the region becoming a green iron hub based on growing DR-grade iron ore supply from Vale. In addition to China Baowu’s agreement with Aramco, Japanese companies Kobe Steel and Mitsui & Co. have signed a MoU to explore the feasibility of DRI production and export as HBI from Oman beginning in 2027. Vulcan Green Steel plans to invest US$3 billion in a DRI-EAF plant with the annual capacity of 5 million tonnes in Oman. The company is targeting low-carbon steel demand in the Middle East, Europe and Japan. In the UAE, Emirates Steel Arkan has partnered with Japanese steelmaker JFE Steel and trading house Itochu Corporation in a plan to produce DRI in Abu Dhabi for shipping to Asia from 2025. Quoted from the below report. Read all article/report here 👇 https://lnkd.in/gYuErcar

The MENA region (Middle East and North Africa) could become a global leader in green steel production and direct reduced iron (DRI) trade. The region is well positioned to supply India, a key growth market, and demand centers for green steel such as Europe. As the global steel sector decarbonizes, direct reduced iron production is likely to be decoupled from steel production, analysts say. More iron ore will be processed in places with available renewable energy sources that can produce cheap green hydrogen. The resulting direct reduced iron will be shipped to centers of steel demand. The Middle East and North Africa may become a global leader in DRI trade, but global competition is growing. The MENA steel sector has a big advantage as it is already based on DRI production using gas rather than coal. The region has an established source of DR iron ore, a commodity in limited supply that accounts for only 3-4% of the total global trade in this raw material. Vale, the world’s largest producer of DR ore, plans to establish mega hubs in the Middle East that will supply iron ore pellets to nearby DRI plants to produce hot briquetted iron (HBI) for local and foreign markets. Gas-fired steelmaking using DRI has lower emissions than blast furnaces, which dominate the steel industry in most other regions. However, it can only be made truly environmentally friendly by switching to green hydrogen, the cost of which will decline over the current decade. The solar resources of the Middle East and North Africa will allow the region to produce cheap green hydrogen in the near future. Read more here🔽 #GMKCenter #Ukraine #steelmakers #steel #greensteel #DRI #MENA #iron #ore #mining #metals #hydrogen #HBI #markets #pellets #gas #coal #renewableenergy #energy #carbon #emissions #blastfurnaces #decarbonization

The South Australian government and the private sector have funded studies, planning and negotiations to lead to a final investment decision on the Northern Water project servicing BHP’s copper mines and refineries and the burgeoning green hydrogen and steel industries. If progressed, Northern Water would see construction of a 260 megalitre a day desalination plant on the Eyre Peninsula, and a 600-kilometre pipeline to transport desalinated water to the Far North. Premier Peter Malinauskas joined representatives from BHP, Origin Energy, Amp Energy and Fortescue Energy who have agreed to co-fund the next stage of investigations, ahead of a Final Investment Decision on the project in the first half of 2026. https://lnkd.in/dX5HDDck #manufacturing #australianmanufacturing #desalination #metals #mineralprocessing #steel #steelmaking #hydrogen #greenhydrogen