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The Hidden Danger in Europe's New Energy Networks

20.01.2025

When the Tube opens its doors in Düsseldorf next year, one topic will be in particular focus: the safe handling of hydrogen. In this context, there is no way around hydrogen embrittlement, the Achilles' heel of hydrogen transport.

Mexico: Up-and-coming American hot spot for trade and production

06.01.2025

Mexico, the heart of Latin America, is increasingly establishing itself as one of the most sought-after hubs for trade and production worldwide. Particularly in the steel industry, the country plays a key role as a supplier for global sectors such as the automotive, aerospace, medical devices and electronics industries.

Pipelines to Combat Water Shortages

16.12.2024

Transporting drinking water from water-rich regions to areas facing scarcity is the driving motivation behind the construction of long-distance water pipelines, a practice with a long-standing tradition. Numerous examples from antiquity demonstrate how water was transported over several hundred kilometers from its source to consumers.

Intelligent production in the steel industry: revolutionary technologies for a sustainable and efficient future

02.12.2024

The steel industry is facing a huge transformation: in future, companies around the world will have to produce and process steel in a climate-friendly, energy-efficient and resource-saving manner if they want to meet the challenges of the 21st century.

Hydrogen from India: New Perspectives for Companies through German-Indian H2 Cooperation

19.11.2024

The German-Indian hydrogen partnership is reaching a new dimension: During the 7th German-Indian Government Consultations in October 2024 in New Delhi, both states agreed on an "Indo-German Green Hydrogen Roadmap.

A climate-resilient water supply needs resilient infrastructures

04.11.2024

Water management and water protection are facing major challenges: Climate change brings with it more frequent, stronger or longer-lasting extreme weather events that affect the availability and quality of our water resources.

DRI Rising: The Slow Revolution in the Steel Industry

22.10.2024

It was a shock for the industry: In early October, Handelsblatt reported that ThyssenKrupp's green steel project in Duisburg might be facing cancellation. One reason is the enormous costs of the direct reduction plant. Not only does the construction cost billions, but also the planned operation with green hydrogen (H2) from 2026 onwards.

Decarbonisation and value creation: the course is set for CO2 transport

23.09.2024

Since 2005, the central EU climate protection instrument has been European emissions trading, which aims to reduce CO₂ emissions from the energy sector and energy-intensive industrial processes.

Underground Storage of Hydrogen

23.09.2024

The storage of hydrogen is crucial for the energy transition. It allows for balancing between production and consumption. Hydrogen storage is therefore essential for the stability of an energy system and significantly contributes to security of supply. Hydrogen can be stored both underground and above ground.

International steel: China's path to decarbonisation

09.09.2024

Over the past two decades, the Chinese steel industry has significantly increased its production and has become the largest crude steel producer in the world. In 2023, China produced over 1 billion tonnes of crude steel, which corresponds to 53.9% of total global production.