Steel will play a key role in the clean energy transition but is hard to decarbonize. Adopting new technologies – and expanding existing ones – is essential to move the industry’s path toward net zero.   Learn more in our latest insight

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗹? 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗮𝘄 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀. We began implementing recycling technology into our production decades ago when we opened our first EAF in 1940. By the 1980s, we had decommissioned our last blast furnace, completing the transition to using recycled steel scrap as our primary raw material and eliminating the need for iron ore. Sustainability isn’t just a trend—it’s been our foundation for generations. 👉 Find out more about our production process and decarbonization plans: https://lnkd.in/dPdrqzsv #CircularEconomy #GreenManufacturing #Recycling #IndustryLeaders #Sustainability

🍃 📊 Decarbonising steel and other base metals Steel production is one of the major activities to decarbonise. Recycling, which emits much less than “primary” (ore-based) production, may appear as the solution. But the available steel scrap is already widely collected and recycled. It will cover a growing proportion of the world’s steel supply, but will not exceed 50% by 2050, a long way from complete circularity ➡️ https://ow.ly/wx7U50UMuGt #hydrogen #steel #greensteel

Revolutionizing Aluminium Recycling: RUSAL's New Fleet of Rotary Furnaces  UC RUSAL is on the brink of completing a groundbreaking project: the formation of a fleet of rotary furnaces designed to process aluminium scrap on an industrial scale. With a total investment of $12.5 million, this initiative underscores our commitment to sustainability and reducing our environmental impact. RUSAL's aluminium recycling project leverages consumer scrap, which has a zero carbon footprint. By integrating this scrap into aluminium production, RUSAL aims to increase the output of low-carbon products while ensuring the highest quality throughout the production chain. The demand for low-carbon metal is constantly growing, as aluminium processors seek to reduce the carbon footprint of their own products.  So far, five rotary kilns are operational, with two more on the way. This fleet will enable RUSAL to recycle 17,000 tons of aluminium scrap annually and process an additional 40,000 tons of aluminium slag. This project will enhance RUSAL’s ability to produce low-carbon aluminium while maintaining top-tier quality throughout its production chain. The rotary furnaces allow RUSAL to efficiently melt aluminium scrap and extract aluminium from slag during the smelting process. To support these new capacities, RUSAL plans to enter into long-term agreements with scrap producers in different federal districts, offering transparent pricing and guaranteed purchase volumes. We're constantly seeking new opportunities to reduce our carbon footprint and promote sustainability within the aluminium industry. Join us in our journey towards a greener future! #RUSAL #Sustainability #AluminiumRecycling #LowCarbon #Innovation #EnvironmentalImpact #CircularEconomy

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Decarbonising steel and other base metals Steel production is one of the major activities to decarbonise. Recycling, which emits much less than “primary” (ore-based) production, may appear as the solution. But the available steel scrap is already widely collected and recycled. It will cover a growing proportion of the world’s steel supply, but will not exceed 50% by 2050, a long way from complete circularity. ➡️https://ow.ly/VSwt50UMuGs #hydrogen

Interesting fact - recycling steel saves enough energy to power approximately 18 million households annually. Explore more about the lifecycle of steel in this blog article. #CFSteelFacts #Construction #CFS #CFSteel #LGS #SteelFraming #Prefab https://hubs.li/Q02ZQwxQ0

Investigating Constraints in Steel Recycling by Nations Ichiro Daigo and associates have produced an interesting paper in a recent issue of Resources, Recycling and Conservation which I believe is open access. Here is a copy of the abstract: - "To promote sustainable iron and steel production and consumption, maximizing scrap utilization is crucial. However, the restrictions and their impacts on promoting steel recycling are unclear. This paper aims to develop a methodology to identify main factors hindering steel recycling promotion in various countries. We developed a methodology based on material flow analysis and multiregional input-output analysis to quantify the impacts of restrictions from scrap unavailability and contamination, portfolio of steelmaking facilities, and demand for high-quality steel on promoting steel recycling. Results revealed significant variation in steel recycling perfor mance across 25 countries, with recycling input rates ranging from 8 % to 99 %, primarily restricted by the demand for high-grade steel in 20 countries. Our findings highlight the diverse challenges and opportunities for promoting steel recycling across countries, through promoting scrap recovery, constructing new infrastructure for Electric Arc Furnaces (EAFs), and upgrading the EAFs to produce flat steel products exclusively with scrap." https://lnkd.in/eWtDpYjZ

The ELDAN Heavy-Duty Granulator (HDG) is modified for recycling tough material, including electrical waste such as ASCR cables, low-grade cables with some impurities, as well as non-ferrous metals, refrigerators, industrial waste and more. ELDAN Recycling A/S https://t.ly/-9Z_I

Recycling more scrap using electric arc furnaces could reduce the steel industry’s 2050 emissions by up to one-fifth. Find out how EAF producers are already improving steel’s carbon intensity >> https://ow.ly/JTE350RAsw4