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Kobe Steel, Ltd has acquired a hydrogen-fired heating furnace from Chugai Ro Co, Ltd to enhance lower-carbon steel production. The furnace will be installed at a production site for trials focused on reducing carbon emissions in steel manufacturing.

Designed for hydrogen use, it ensures precise temperature control and operational stability, overcoming technical challenges associated with hydrogen combustion. The project aims to collect data on efficiency and heat transfer while contributing to decarbonising heavy industry. This initiative is part of Kobe Steel's broader strategy to adopt sustainable manufacturing practices, while Chugai Ro develops hydrogen-compatible combustion systems.