UK scientists discover method to reduce steelmaking’s CO2 emissions by 90%

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UK scientists have found a way to reduce C02 emissions from steelmaking furnaces.

According to the researchers, if this were implemented it could save £1.28B and reduce emissions by 2.9%.

Researchers from the University of Birmingham have developed an innovative method for existing furnaces that could reduce steelmaking’s CO2 emission by nearly 90%.

The iron and steel industry is a major cause of greenhouse gasses, accounting for 9% of global emissions. That’s because of the inherent carbon-intensive nature of steel production in blast furnaces, which currently represent the most-widely used practice.

As per the researchers, if this method was implemented in the remaining two blast furnaces in the UK, it could save £1.28 billion in 5 years, all while reducing the country’s overall emissions by 2.9%.

UK scientists discover method to reduce steelmaking’s CO2 emissions by 90%