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Congratulations Sublime Systems and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for demonstrating that sustainability constitutes the greatest economic opportunity of our generation. Decarbonising industrial processes will protect the environment and advance human well-being, while also driving economic growth, jobs and diversification. #sustainableopportunity #decarboniseindustrialprocesses #greenjobs #eliminatetoxicemissions

Thanks to the dynamic interplay between federal, state, and local policy, we are ushering in a new era where economic opportunity and fighting climate change go hand in hand — both in our community and so many similar former industrial hubs throughout the United States.

Sublime Systems was selected to receive an $87 million investment from the DOE Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED). I am deeply proud of and humbled by the role I got to play in this selection, quarterbacking the company’s application effort as our Public Sector Program Manager. This catalytic capital helps accelerate game-changing technologies like Sublime’s to industrial-scale solutions capable of fighting climate change, but the process is appropriately rigorous. Sublime has a special culture where I was able to collaborate seamlessly across the R&D, engineering, and business teams without friction to create a compelling package. Our team is world class, a quality that really shone through in the final product. The public sector investment in the hard-to-abate technologies is exciting all its own, but OCED required a community benefits package from each applicant, demonstrating their commitments to create quality jobs, engage labor, and prioritize economic and environmental justice. Put simply, the recipients of the funding need to show that they will be good neighbors to the communities they scale up in. Prior to my role at Sublime, my collaborators in the humanities fields were always encouraging us technology developers to consider how we engage communities as we grow. I can say the community benefit plan we put together for Sublime is one that will make my former colleagues proud, engaging both labor unions like the United Steelworkers (USW) and non-profits like Smithsonian Science Education Center (SSEC) to strengthen the local public schools. Working with the federal government on the world’s single largest decarbonization effort has already been the opportunity of a lifetime, and we are just getting started!

𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗹 - 𝗔 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 Used in everything from wind turbines to electric vehicles, steel is a key building block of the green revolution. But with its production responsible for around seven per cent of global CO2 emissions, existing processes clearly need to change. Whilst steel is key to our low carbon future, its production is a leading cause of global CO2 emissions. The Engineer spoke to a panel of experts about progress in the development of so-called green steel production methods. Source: The Engineer Dr Pete Osborne Katarina Kangert Karin Hallstan Dr Richard Curry #greensteel #shareyourgreendesign #lowcarbonfuture #lowcarbonenergy #lowcarboneconomy #embodiedcarbon #wholelifecarbon #greenmanufacturing https://lnkd.in/ebiBctDE

🌍🌿 The road to green steel: Overcoming obstacles and seizing opportunities 🌿🌍 The steel industry is spearheading the green transition in the industrial sector by embracing smart manufacturing and green technology. This shift is reshaping heavy industry, heralding a new era akin to a second industrial revolution. But obstacles remain, particularly in securing sufficient and affordable fossil-free electricity, responsibly sourcing raw materials and navigating the complexities of new technologies. “The steel industry proactively tackled potential risks of falling behind on the climate transition by embracing change early. However, concerns remain regarding sufficient and affordable electricity and the optimal choice among various technologies, although the global scale of the industry suggests that a diversity of technologies can coexist worldwide,” says Björn Nykvist, researcher at Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI). At Sweco, we believe in the importance of sustainable solutions that reuse materials and resources. Our pilot project with Tibnor and DEKRA demonstrates that recycled steel can slash emissions by 97%, proving that reusing materials is both viable and essential for a circular economy. Read more about the transformative journey towards green steel and the challenges ahead: https://lnkd.in/depkAjUc #SwecoGroup #TransformingSocietyTogether 

Thrilled to share another significant milestone for Coolbrook! Our RotoDynamic Heater has been officially chosen by the World Economic Forum as the highest ranking furnace technology in its Near-Zero Steel 2030 Challenge within the First Movers Coalition. The RotoDynamic Heater can provide high-temperature process heating across iron and steelmaking processes and is fully compatible with blast furnace technology, direct reduction of iron, as well as scrap-based process chains. The WEF award further validates the RotoDynamic Technology’s unprecedented potential to reduce the carbon footprint of the steel industry in gigaton-scale; generating temperatures up to 1,700°C using renewable electricity. Already today we work alongside industry leaders, such as JSW Steel and ArcelorMittal, to decarbonize steel industry and to bring alive our vision of a Clean New Industrial Era! #CleanNewIndustrialEra #decarbonization #electrification #technology #cleantech #heavyindustry #steel

The World Economic Forum has elected Coolbrook’s RotoDynamic Technology as the highest ranking furnace technology in its Near-Zero Steel 2030 Challenge. The Challenge is part of the “First Movers Coalition”—a global initiative by the World Economic Forum and Greenhouse, with support from Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Deloitte, ResponsibleSteel™ and RMI, which aims to increase demand for near-zero emissions products and services across some of the world’s most polluting industries. The World Economic Forum considers Coolbrook's RotoDynamic Technology as a key driver for accelerating decarbonization within the steel industry; recognizing the breakthrough technology’s ability to generate temperatures up to 1,700°C and cut 600 megatonnes of iron and steel-related global CO2 emissions annually through electrification. This achievement marks Coolbrook's addition to the First Movers Coalition's ‘First Suppliers Hub’, recognizing its commitment to near-zero emissions in product and value chains. This network fosters connections between demand and supply entities in high-emission sectors. Read the full article by World Economic Forum here: https://lnkd.in/dm8yYBps #CleanNewIndustrialEra #decarbonization #electrification #technology #cleantech #heavyindustry #steel

🌍 H2 Green Steel: Redefining Steel Production 🔗 Overview: H2 Green Steel aims to revamp the steel industry, significantly contributing to global emissions. The company is establishing a green hydrogen and renewable-powered steel plant in Boden, Sweden. 🚀 Achievements: Broke ground last July for what may become the world’s first commercial-scale clean steel factory. It aims to produce 2.5 million metric tons of steel by 2026, slashing CO2 emissions by up to 95% relative to traditional mills. 🤝 Partnerships: Secured agreements with major players like BMW, Mercedes, and Cargill. 🔬 Process: H2 Green Steel will harness northern Sweden's hydroelectric and wind power to operate one of the world's largest electrolyzers, thereby generating green hydrogen. This hydrogen will replace coal-derived coke, producing water instead of CO2. 💼 Financials: The startup boasted over €3.5 billion in debt financing commitments and raised over €1.8 billion in equity investments, primarily for plant construction. 📈 Impact Potential: Steel and iron production releases 2.6 billion tons of CO2 annually. Initiatives like H2 Green Steel aim to curtail this figure, with the bigger vision of shaping a marketplace for cleaner steel. EU Policy: The EU's Emissions Trading System, which grants free pollution permits for specific industries, will begin its phase-out in 2026. ⚠️ Challenges: The path ahead involves significant investments, with challenges in retrofitting existing mills, especially in developing nations. Additionally, H2 Green Steel faces competition from ventures worldwide, each targeting innovative ways to revolutionize steel production. ⌛ Timeline: The company projects the Boden plant's activation in 2025 and aims to churn out 5 million tons of eco-friendly steel annually by 2030. #GreenSteel #H2Innovation #ClimateTech #SustainableIndustry #CleanSteelProduction #HydrogenRevolution #FutureOfSteel

Sweden Forging the Future of (Green) Steel 🔧🌍 A recent CNN article elaborates on how well Sweden is positioned to transition the steel industry from fossil fuels. Sweden's access to abundant, clean wind and hydropower enables the replacement of coal with green hydrogen to power the process cleanly. The article highlights Swedish innovators like H2 Green Steel and HYBRIT. Another actor is Greeniron H2 AB. These companies are transforming the steel industry by developing fossil-free steel using green hydrogen. Why is this important? 🌱 Reduces CO2 emissions in a significant industrial sector. 🌱 Leverages renewable energy sources. 🌱 Paves the way for sustainable industrial practices. What are your thoughts on this breakthrough? Share your insights below! ⬇️ #greentransition #hydrogen #greensteel