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The additional 12,4 % of scrap in the steelmaking process can be purchased via Zeremis Recycled ’ s mass balance program .
are likely to enhance the viability and competitiveness of this method in the coming years .
Before adopting newer technologies , many companies have more immediate targets to increase their recycled content . Recognising this demand , Tata Steel has launched its ‘ Zeremis Recycled ’ product with a mass-balanced recycled content of 30 %. This specific percentage was chosen because Tata Steel deems it technologically feasible with their current production base . This initiative allows customers to increase their productlevel circularity whilst simultaneously reducing their company-level scope 3 emissions . Tata Steel sees this as an intermediate step before transitioning to their chosen new technologies ; the aforementioned EAF and Direct Reduced Iron ( DRI ).
DRI technology is poised to play a crucial role in the future of steelmaking , particularly in the transition towards lowcarbon steel production . DRI processes use natural gas or hydrogen instead of coal , resulting in significantly lower
CO 2 emissions . As hydrogen production becomes more cost-effective and scalable , DRI technologies could become a cornerstone of carbonneutral steel production . Innovations in this area , including the development of hybrid systems combining DRI with EAFs , are expected to accelerate the decarbonisation of the global steel industry . The adoption of these technologies will be pivotal as the industry seeks to balance growing steel demand with the need to minimise environmental impact , paving the way for a more sustainable and resilient steel sector .
The role of steel scrap in the circular economy
Steel scrap plays a crucial role in the circular economy by retaining material value and preventing waste , particularly of valuable alloying elements . Unlike other materials that may lose value when recycled , steel scrap maintains its worth due to its intrinsic properties and the efficiency of the recycling process . By using high-quality scrap in local high-quality steel production , the industry ensures that these alloying elements are not lost in low-value applications but are instead reintroduced into high-end
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