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ArcelorMittal Belgium
euro demonstration plant to convert waste wood to bio-coal for injection into a blast furnace . The potential replacement of coal with circular carbon sources is an important component of ArcelorMittal ’ s smart carbon , low-emissions steelmaking pathway .
Green steel
Another significant project is called North-C Circular , where the business plans to develop 150 hectares on its premises to further strengthen its climate neutrality efforts , including renewable energy installations . This , according to the two leaders , is an excellent example of the benefits of the carbon circular economy . “ On this area , we are also preparing a follow up project on the Steelanol plant , where we will be producing , apart from sustainable ethanol , acetone and other chemical compounds too . In this project we will be boosting productivity and CO 2 utilization by using hydrogen rather than water ,” shares Jan . energy-oil-gas . com 77