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𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗵𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 - 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 Not exactly news. But interesting contours of a new German industrial model being proposed, like "importing green intermediate products and concentrating more on the high added value in industrial processing. For example, instead of iron ore as it does today, the steel industry could import green pig iron in the future and process it into steel." In energy triage, you save what you can. https://lnkd.in/eF9c4XDS

Australia's Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic MP has opened #consultation on how to best leverage #Australia’s advantages to capture the #greenmetals opportunities from the #netzero transformation. A Future Made in Australia: Unlocking Australia’s Green Iron, Steel, Alumina and Aluminium Opportunity consultation paper outlines barriers to and opportunities for advancing Australia’s green metals production. Demand for #solarpanels, #electriccars, #batteries and #windturbines will continue to grow, with an increasing need for the metals they are made of to be produced sustainably. Australia has an opportunity to leverage renewable energy resources to become a world leading green metals producer. 👉🏼 for more information and to participate in this consultation visit: https://lnkd.in/ewfwwzjw

“#HYDROGENENERGY Milestone: Storag Etzel Begins Operations with 90 Tons of #Hydrogen Stored in East Frisia Caverns” FCW Team - January 23, 2025 - “Another milestone in the conversion of existing #caverns for the use of hydrogen in Etzel was implemented as planned Introduction of the first tranche of a total of 90 tons of hydrogen” - “STORAG E TZEL: “The existing caverns in the Etzel cavern field are suitable for #hydrogenstorage”” - “STORAG E TZEL: “We are continuously pursuing our #hydrogenstoragestrategy. The Etzel caverns are scalable and flexible, so that existing underground gas and oil storage facilities can be converted for the use of hydrogen.”” “Another milestone reached After the successful completion of the conversion and #leaktests with hydrogen of two caverns in 2024, STORAG ETZEL began storing the first quantities of a total of 90 tons of hydrogen at the turn of the year. The storage is part of the research and development project "H2CAST Etzel", which is developing the technical implementation of hydrogen storage in #saltcaverns. "This marks another milestone in the conversion of existing caverns for hydrogen storage in Etzel," says Carsten Reekers, project manager of the research and development project "H2CAST Etzel".” “The #gaseoushydrogen, delivered by truck trailers at a pressure of 300 bar, displaces the #brine from the caverns when stored via the cavern head and borehole piping suitable for hydrogen. The brine is transported away via the STORAG ETZEL brine plant.” https://lnkd.in/eAAwh6fP Source - original post Read all my posts #MariusPreston

𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗙𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗨 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 A large proportion of global energy demand is still met through burning fossil fuels such as oil and natural gas. In the ERC funded MetalFuel project, EIRES researchers are exploring the potential of iron powders as an alternative carrier of energy. Previously, we published about this project: https://lnkd.in/gw433PnS In the most recent issue of EU Research, project lead Philip De Goey explains why he believes metal powders hold great potential, and which challenges he is tackling to turn iron powder into the reliable sustainable energy carrier for the future. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/eR9PUwtp

This is huge what a way to safely transport hydrogen https://lnkd.in/gg5Brf6T

Vallourec reduces its carbon footprint by 19% in 4 years.   The Group announces today the result of its seamless tubes carbon footprint life cycle assessment.   Based on 2023 data, Vallourec has reduced its carbon footprint to 1.45 tonnes of CO2 equivalent per tonne of tube produced, compared to 1.79 tonnes of CO2 equivalent per tonne of tube in 2019, representing a 19% reduction over 4 years.   This significant reduction, certified by EPD International, sets a new industry standard for the premium seamless tubular solutions sector.   All Vallourec entities are committed to this approach: 🇺🇸 In the US, Vallourec’s steel mill operates with 98% recycled materials and 100% low-carbon electricity. 🇧🇷 In Brazil, the Group’s forests are used to produce biomass charcoal as a substitute for coke in the Jeceaba blast furnace, and 98% of electricity comes from renewable sources. 🌍 Overall, more than 90% of electricity used by Vallourec is low-carbon (originating from nuclear power or renewable sources), and 61% of steel used by Vallourec worldwide comes from recycled scrap. All Vallourec production sites are ISO 14001 (Environment) certified. As part of its environmental commitments, Vallourec continues its reduction trajectory with the ambitious goal of reducing the carbon intensity of its tubes by 35% by 2035 compared to 2021 levels. #Vallourec #EPDCertification #CarbonFootprint Find the link to our Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) in comments ⬇️

Impressive strides in sustainability!! Vallourec’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint is truly commendable. Achieving a 19% reducing in CO2 emissions per tonne of tube over four years sets a new benchmark in the industry. Their innovative approaches, such as using recycled scrap and renewable energy, highlight the importance of integrating sustainability into business practices. As we move forward, it’s crucial for more companies to adopt similar measures to combat climate change and promote a circular economy. Vallourec’s ambitious goal of a 35% reduction in carbon intensity by 2035 is a testament to their dedication to a greener future. Let’s continue to support and celebrate such initiatives that pave the way for a sustainable world. 🌴🌳🌿💡 #vallourec

Is hydrogen being more expensive than biochar in a steel industry? Yes, hydrogen is generally more expensive than biochar in the steel industry. The cost of producing green hydrogen, which is used for decarbonizing steel production, is significantly higher compared to traditional methods. Estimates suggest that green hydrogen-based steel can be 20-40% more expensive than steel produced using coal-fired blast furnaces. Additionally, replacing coal with hydrogen could increase the price of steel by about one third. Biochar, on the other hand, is typically less expensive and can be produced from various biomass sources, making it a more cost-effective option for certain applications in the steel industry. 😎

Through the #NewVallourec plan, we are driving a profound transformation across all dimensions of the Company, including environmental, as we strive to become a reference in our industry.     Today, we are sharing an update on our emissions reduction progress, achieving a 19% decrease in the carbon footprint of our seamless tubes over 4 years, from 1.79 to 1.45 tonnes of CO₂ per ton produced, certified by EPD International.     This milestone reflects the commitment of our teams worldwide:   - 98% recycled scrap and 100% low-carbon electricity in the U.S.   - Biomass replacing coke in Brazil, with 98% renewable electricity.   - 90%+ low-carbon electricity globally and 61% recycled steel.     These results are proving that industrial performance and sustainability go hand in hand. Vallourec is continuing its reduction trajectory with the ambitious goal of decreasing the carbon intensity of its tubes by 35% by 2035 compared to 2021 levels. #Vallourec #EPDCertification #CarbonFootprint #industry #energy