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Source- This post on Government Initiatives for Adoption of Green Steel Technologies has been created based on the article “ADOPTION OF GREEN STEEL TECHNOLOGIES” published in “PIB” on 10 August 2024.
Why in News?
The Government has implemented several measures to encourage the adoption of green steel technologies within the steel manufacturing sector. These initiatives focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing the sustainability of steel production processes.
About Decarbonization Task Forces
1. 14 Task Forces have been established, involving industry experts, academia, think tanks, scientific and technical bodies, various Ministries, and other stakeholders.
2. Objective: These Task Forces are tasked with discussing and recommending strategies for decarbonizing the steel sector.
3. Key Focus Areas: Recommendations covered Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, Green Hydrogen, Material Efficiency, transition from coal-based Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) to Natural Gas-based DRI, Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS), and the use of Biochar in steel production.
Government Initiatives for Adoption of Green Steel Technologies
1. National Green Hydrogen Mission: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has launched the National Green Hydrogen Mission. The steel sector is a key stakeholder in promoting the use of Green Hydrogen in iron and steel making processes.
2. National Solar Mission: The National Solar Mission was launched in January 2010 by MNRE. This mission promotes solar energy use, which aids in reducing emissions by increasing renewable energy adoption in steel production.
3. Perform, Achieve and Trade (PAT) Scheme: The PAT scheme, under the National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency, encourages the steel industry to reduce energy consumption by offering incentives.
4. Adoption of Best Available Technologies (BAT): The steel sector has incorporated several globally recognized Best Available Technologies (BAT) in modernization and expansion projects to enhance sustainability.
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