Tata Steel: Biggest investment in British steel mill
– Decarbonization of Port Talbot Steelworks in the UK –
-Using green hydrogen for steel production-
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Tata Steel Announcement:
On September 15, 2023, the company will jointly invest a total of 1.25 billion pounds (228.7 billion yen) in the Port Talbot Steelworks in the United Kingdom with the British government.
This is expected to be the largest ever investment in the British steel industry.
The UK government plans to subsidize up to 500 million pounds of the investment amount.
Supported by the UK Government:
Promote decarbonization by updating the infrastructure of the Port Talbot Steelworks facility.
Reduce UK-wide greenhouse gas emissions by 1.5%.
5,000 local jobs will be protected.
(See article dated September 22, 2023)
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Indian government decarbonization:
Momentum for decarbonization of the steel industry is increasing within India as well.
India will use green hydrogen for steel manufacturing.
The Indian government approved the National Green Hydrogen Mission in January 2023.
(See regional analysis report dated August 24, 2023)
Defining “green hydrogen”:
In August, the definition of “green hydrogen” was notified in order to promote this policy.
In the world, only a minority of countries define green hydrogen.
Trends in the Indian steel industry in response to national policies are attracting attention.
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Ministry of New and Renewable Energy: Notification of definition of green hydrogen
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy: MNRE
On August 19, the definition of green hydrogen in India was notified in order to promote the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
Definition of green hydrogen in India:
“Allowable CO2 emissions in well-to-gate” is stipulated.
The condition was that “2 kg or less be produced for every 1 kg of hydrogen produced.”
MNRE is responsible for the production process from raw material production to shipping.
water treatment,
electrolytic,
gas purification,
drying,
including hydrogen compression;
Definition of green hydrogen:
The definition includes both electrolysis-based and biomass-based production methods.
MNRE Notice:
MNRE will determine “methods for measuring, reporting, monitoring, on-site verification and certification of green hydrogen and its derivatives.”
Ministry of Power: MOP
Bureau of Energy Efficiency: BEE accredits “a body for the monitoring, verification and certification of green hydrogen production.”
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