This innovative plant aims to test the feasibility of full-scale deployment of carbon capture technology. The pilot unit has the potential to capture gases from the blast furnace and reheat furnaces, as well as other key steelmaking gases such as reformer flue gas. If successful, the plant will contribute to significant emission reductions in the main production line.
ArcelorMittal and MHI have been working intensively on this project since 2022. Since January, engineers have been actively engaged on site for the assembly and commissioning of the pilot unit. The project utilises MHI's advanced carbon capture technology integrated into ArcelorMittal's steelmaking processes. BHP and Mitsubishi Development are providing financial support for the project.
"Our goal is to achieve completely carbon-free processes in steelmaking," said Manfred Van Vlierberge, CEO of ArcelorMittal Belgium, following the commissioning of the plant. This initiative is seen as part of the company's commitment to environmental sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint.
ArcelorMittal's carbon capture efforts are not limited to this. The company is also leading the construction of a pilot hydrogen production plant as part of the H2Asturias project in Gijón, Spain. The project has a total budget of €6.6 million, of which €4.7 million is being funded by the government, and is scheduled to be completed within three years.
These projects are part of ArcelorMittal's strategy to move towards more sustainable and environmentally friendly technologies in steel production. The company continues to develop innovative solutions to contribute to global carbon emission reduction targets.
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