Hy3 (Hy-CUBE): Hyundai Steel's Hydrogen-Reduction-Based Strategy for Carbon Neutrality

Hyundai Steel focuses on H2-DRI (dydrogen direct reduced iron) as a key to achieving carbon-neutral steelmaking. Hyundai Steel’s strategy, Hy-Cube (Hy3), emphasizes hydrogen reduction kinetics, raw material selection and the use of biomass for carburization to ensure a sustainable production process. By investing in traditional DRI technology as a step toward H2-DRI, Hyundai Steel aims to optimize operational efficiency in electric arc furnace steel production. This approach integrates hydrogen and renewable energy, setting Hyundai Steel apart in its commitment to reducing carbon emissions in both production and steel products, ultimately leading to genuine carbon-neutral steelmaking.

Authors:

Dr. Hyuk Kim | Hyundai Steel
 

Ms. Min Ju Sun | Hyundai Steel
 

Session Chairs:

Brian Jamieson | Charm Industrial
 

Poliana Araujo | WSP Canada
 

Robert Bell | National Renewable Energy Laboratory