Acciaierie d'Italia has become a strategic partner of the H2Loop project
The Italian company Acciaierie has started its work as a strategic partner in the European H2Loop project, which aims to decarbonize the steel industry.
The research and development center of the Taranto plant, operating under the auspices of Acciaierie d'Italia in the administrative center of the Municipality, has completed a meeting on the launch of the European H2Loop project after two days of intensive work. The project aims to develop innovative solutions for the sustainable production of hydrogen and decarbonization of the steel sector and is jointly funded by the European Commission under the RFC — BIG TICKET program.
The Acciaierie d'Italia Research Center is one of the main partners of the project. The H2Loop program is designed to support research and innovation in the steel sector in line with the objectives of the European Green Agreement, aimed at strengthening European scientific excellence, industrial competitiveness and sustainable development.
The four—year project brings together several international partners, including: VDEh - Betriebsforschungsinstitut GmbH (BFI) from Germany, which has more than 50 years of experience in the steel industry, the Austrian company Rouge H2 Engineering AG, a developer of basic technology, the Turin Polytechnic Institute, a leading educational institution in the field of mechanical engineering
.The main goal of H2Loop is to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of the patented Chemical Cycle (CLH) hydrogen production process for producing hydrogen from metallurgical gases. This approach aims to accelerate the steel industry's transition to sustainable development, reduce CO₂ emissions, and integrate hydrogen production into industrial applications.
It was proposed to locate the plant in Taranto for experimental testing, which reinforces the strategic role of the research center in researching advanced technologies for producing high-purity hydrogen from blast furnace gas. The project partners have already started initial technical activities, including inspections of production facilities and specialized laboratories.
H2Loop stands out as a ground-breaking initiative aimed at shaping a more sustainable and competitive European steel industry. The project strengthens Taranto's position as a leader in research and technological innovation in the steel sector and contributes to the achievement of the goals of the European energy transition and the Green Agreement.
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