Japan has a plan to make green steel work.
The energy transition is a major challenge, and one of them is decarbonising steel production. This is especially true when consumers around the world are unwilling to pay more money for greener steel products.
Japan has a plan to make green steel work.
The energy transition is a major challenge, and one of them is decarbonising steel production. This is especially true when consumers around the world are unwilling to pay a premium for greener steel products.
Fortescue Energy CEO: Green hydrogen costs are key to reducing demand
Fortescue Energy CEO Mark Hutchinson said in Davos that buyers will not pay "green premiums" if the price is competitive. By splitting water into oxygen and hydrogen, using renewable electricity, green hydrogen can be created.
Glencore's and Rio Tinto’s mining operations
A person familiar with this matter stated that Glencore had approached Rio Tinto in late 2013 about merging the two major copper producers. However, the talks are no longer ongoing. Both companies declined to make any comment.
Thyssenkrupp's $3 billion green steel plan is not entirely dependent on hydrogen
Thyssenkrupp has said that a green steel plant worth 3 billion euros could still be built even if the government's ambitions of building a world-leading hydrogen industry fail. Friedrich Merz of the German opposition…
Are price movements a result of structural shifts? China's commodity imports are bifurcated: Russell
China's imports in 2024 of major commodities were a mixed bag. Iron ore, coal, and natural gas volumes reached record levels, while crude oil was weak. Raw data from the largest buyer of natural…
BHP and Rio Tinto will build a low-carbon iron plant in Western Australia
BHP Australia and Rio Tinto Australia will develop together a pilot plant for producing low-carbon iron using Pilbara ore as part of their efforts to accelerate decarbonisation within the steel industry.
Australia should be leading the energy transition. But is it missing out? Russell
Australia's abundance of minerals and renewable energy, stability of government, and proximity to Asia's growing markets makes it a country that is well-positioned to benefit from the energy transition.
Australia should be leading the energy transition. But is it missing out? Russell
Australia's abundance of minerals and renewable energy, stability of government, and proximity to Asia's growing markets makes it a country that is well-positioned to benefit from the energy transition.
Germany's Thyssenkrupp reviewing green steel production plans
Thyssenkrupp, a German steel company, said that it will review its plans to produce green steel after a report Sunday suggested it might halt a major project of decarbonisation. The conglomerate…
Andy Home: Nickel market is no longer worried about Russian supply
The market has shrugged off the suggestion by Russian President Vladimir Putin that Moscow could consider capping nickel exports in retaliation to Western sanctions. The London Metal Exchange's…
India Coal is Back in Business
India's coal industry celebrated the return of its major conference after a three-year pandemic hiatus by presenting a bullish view of demand, rising supply from new mines and strong demand…
DNV GL: Oil Demand, CO2 Emissions Probably Peaked in 2019
Global oil demand and carbon dioxide emissions probably peaked in 2019 as the COVID-19 pandemic will have a lasting impact on both, energy consultancy DNV GL said on Wednesday.The Norway-based consultancy…
China Still the Main Game for Commodity Demand: Russell
China strode like a colossus over major commodity markets in 2017, as the world's biggest buyer of natural resources made its presence felt on demand for coal, iron ore, crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Australia Ramps Up LNG Exports
Australia LNG exports tipped to rise to 74 mt in 2018-19; Australia's share of Japan, Korea LNG imports seen growing. Australia expects to increase exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) by…
U.S. Coal Gets Boost, but it's Debbie not Trump
One of the big hopes for a revival of the U.S. coal industry since the election of President Donald Trump is increasing exports. Right on cue, it looks likely that more of the fuel will be shipped to foreign buyers.
Coal Exporters Wary of Chinese Impact on Demand
Coal rally driven by largely unexpected Chinese demand, but China's unpredictability leaves coal exporters wary. The problem with coal's spectacular rally this year is that it's largely a Chinese political phenomenon…
Technip Bags Woodside's Subsea Contract
Technip has been awarded a large(1) subsea contract by Woodside to support the development of the Greater Enfield Project offshore Western Australia, at a water depth comprised between 340 and 850 meters.
Essar Ports Handles Record Volume
On the back of increased production by its anchor customers, Essar Ports Limited (EPL) has registered significant growth in cargo handling over the last three months. In March 2016 alone, EPL’s…
U.S. Rail Freight Falls as Coal Declines
Freight carried by major U.S. railroads fell by 7 percent in the second quarter of 2015 compared with the same period in 2014, confirming that large parts of the industrial economy are in recession.
