Ghent: (Bussels Morning) ArcelorMittal has launched a pilot carbon capture project at its Ghent steel plant using Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ technology to reduce emissions and advance sustainability in steel production.
ArcelorMittal started a test project in May to catch CO2 from the gases made by their furnaces in Ghent. This project is a big step in their plan to lessen carbon emissions. They’re using a system from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to do this. This system is made to take CO2 straight from industrial gases which are a big source of greenhouse gases. The captured CO2 might be stored underground or used in other industrial processes. This helps them work towards carbon neutrality and sustainability in steel production. They informed that the test project in Ghent will give important info on whether capturing CO2 in steel production works well and can be done on a larger scale ArcelorMittal cares about the environment and is taking steps to reduce the effects of climate change from their industrial activities.
How is ArcelorMittal Pioneering Sustainable Steel Production by Transforming Captured CO2 into Valuable Products?
ArcelorMittal is leading the way in turning captured CO2 into carbon monoxide (CO) to make steel production more sustainable. This helps reduce the carbon footprint of making steel. The CO from captured CO2 can replace traditional coke or metallurgical coal in the blast furnace helping convert iron ore into molten iron while cutting down on carbon emissions. This process supports ArcelorMittal’s aim to reach carbon neutrality in steel production. At their Ghent site ArcelorMittal runs a Steelanol plant where CO is really important. They use CO in smart ways to turn waste gases into ethanol and useful chemical materials. This helps cut down on CO2 emissions and helps make sustainable fuels and chemicals following circular economy ideas. By using CO this way ArcelorMittal shows they’re leading in sustainable industry practices and reducing environmental impact throughout their processes.
How Does ArcelorMittal’s Partnership with D-CRBN Revolutionize Steel Production by Converting CO2 into CO and Oxygen?
ArcelorMittal and D-CRBN are working together on a project using a special machine that turns CO2 into CO and oxygen. They set up a pipeline to test if the pure CO2 captured from steelmaking can be used in this machine. This is the first big test of this technology in a real industrial setting. They want to make sure that any impurities in the CO2 from steelmaking won’t affect the process or the gas produced. Gill Scheltjens the boss of D-CRBN talked about how their technology can change the steel industry. D-CRBN’s method focuses on turning CO2 emissions into CO which is handy for making steel. This helps move towards making blast furnaces more eco-friendly and less reliant on coal. The cool part is that D-CRBN can do this in a way that’s affordable and can be used on a large scale. By using CO instead of coal in blast furnaces they cut down on greenhouse gas emissions and tackle the challenge of making steel production more eco-friendly. They thought that this is important because making steel uses a lot of energy and usually depends on fossil fuels.
By using D-CRBN’s tech steel companies can cut down a lot on coal use. This helps the environment by making steel production more eco-friendly and also makes operations more efficient and cost-effective when moving towards cleaner manufacturing methods. In general D-CRBN’s innovation is a good move towards making the steel industry more environmentally friendly supporting global efforts to fight climate change and encourage sustainable industry practices.
