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In a significant move towards sustainable manufacturing, Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) is conducting trials to incorporate green hydrogen into its steelmaking process. During the company’s 53rd annual general meeting, Chairman Amarendu Prakash outlined SAIL’s commitment to reducing carbon intensity through various innovative measures. These include hydrogen-based steelmaking trials, carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS), biochar injection, and renewable energy initiatives.

The Indian Ministry of Steel has set forth a new definition for "green steel," designed to incentivize the industry to lower its carbon emissions. According to the ministry’s taxonomy, steel produced with a carbon dioxide emission intensity of less than 2.2 tonnes per tonne of finished steel will be classified based on its emissions. For instance, steel emitting 1.6 tonnes of CO2 or less will receive a prestigious five-star green rating, while those with emissions ranging from 1.6 to 2 tonnes and 2 to 2.2 tonnes will earn four-star and three-star ratings, respectively.

Prakash emphasized that SAIL is entering a new phase of its green journey, where future projects will incorporate advanced green technologies, efficient logistics, and customer-focused solutions. Operating under the Ministry of Steel, SAIL manages five integrated steel plants, boasting a total installed capacity of over 21 million tonnes, positioning itself at the forefront of the shift towards greener steel production.