Green steel: "Courage for Germany": Merz and Rehlinger praise green steel
Hydrogen instead of coal: In the Saarland, the restructuring of the steel industry is in full swing. What challenges exist.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has expressed optimism about the transformation of the steel industry towards "green steel" during a visit to the Dillinger Hütte in the Saar region. The region is a leader in this transition, with a 4.6 billion euro project to reduce CO2 emissions, supported by 2.6 billion euros in funding from the federal government and the state.
The goal is to produce climate-friendly steel using hydrogen instead of coal, with a planned reduction of up to 55% in CO2 emissions by the early 2030s. The project is expected to be completed by 2028/29, with the aim of achieving CO2 neutrality by 2045.
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