Future Cleantech Architects (FCA) has published a policy brief outlining how Europe can transition to low-carbon steel production.
The brief comes as Europe’s steel sector continues to face challenges such as volatile fossil fuel prices.
Dr Marlène Siméon, director of policy at FCA, said: “Our policy brief marks the pathway for transforming European steel industry,
“With ageing blast furnaces approaching a critical refurbishment window, decisions made this decade will determine whether Europe locks in high-emissions production or accelerates the shift to low-carbon steel. This makes our six priority actions both practical and urgent.”
The six priority actions are:
- Setting a clear trajectory to phase out coal in ironmaking.
- Securing affordable and clean electricity for both hydrogen-based steelmaking and direct electrification.
- Strategically redesigning the green steel global value chain.
- Creating lead markets and trusted global standards for green steel.
- Reducing long-term dependence on hydrogen by investing now in innovative primary steel production pathways.
- Circularity: Make Europe a leader in scrap quality upgrading.
