INTRODUCTION

Progressing the iron and steelmaking industry towards a CO₂-lean goal is closely linked to the lowered use of fossil fuels and reducing agents. Biogenic and non-biogenic secondary carbon carriers can significantly contribute by being applied in various metallurgical processes including cokemaking, iron ore sintering, blast furnaces, direct reduction of iron ore, and electric arc furnaces. Moreover, it is essential to fully account for circular economy principles, as well as social, economic, and environmental aspects. Focusing on industrial and academic R&D&I projects and their outcomes will support the successful implementation of these secondary carbon carriers as a path towards the CO₂-lean goal.

SCOPE

The web-conference acts as a platform to showcase developments, promote collaboration, and share knowledge to achieve CO₂-lean iron and steelmaking by utilizing biogenic and non-biogenic SCC. This includes enhancing the efficiency of these SCC and making required transformational changes. During the web-workshop, all outcomes contribute to the overall goals defined in the Circular Economy Action Plan and the Green Deal of the European Union.