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Recommendation 36
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Acknowledged
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We identified enthusiasm from many witnesses for the use of hydrogen direct reduced iron as...
Recommendation
We identified enthusiasm from many witnesses for the use of hydrogen direct reduced iron as a technology well-suited to decarbonising the UK steel industry. However, as with other potential solutions, it is a technology that remains untested at scale. A pilot of hydrogen-based steel production in the UK would help to inform future decisions on decarbonisation; create initial capability; develop UK-based expertise; and facilitate a switch to hydrogen once the technology is proven.
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The government states it is working with the sector to understand decarbonisation investment plans, noting that the optimal route is a commercial decision for companies, and points to existing support in the Net Zero Strategy for which the steel sector can bid, without committing to a specific hydrogen pilot.
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Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government · verbatim extract
Acknowledged
77. We are working with the sector to better understand their decarbonisation investment plans. These plans may include switching to Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) production methods, carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS) on existing blast furnaces, hydrogen steelmaking, or other decarbonisation activities.
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