Progressing the iron and steelmaking industry towards a CO₂-lean goal is closely linked to the lowered use of fossil fuels and reducing agents. Biogenic and non-biogenic secondary carbon carriers can significantly contribute by being applied in various metallurgical processes including cokemaking, iron ore sintering, blast furnaces, direct reduction of iron ore, and electric arc furnaces. Moreover, it is essential to fully account for circular economy principles, as well as social, economic, and environmental aspects. Focusing on industrial and academic R&D&I projects and their outcomes will support the successful implementation of these secondary carbon carriers as a path towards the CO₂-lean goal.

A webinar will be held with a total of three sessions: 15 - 22 - 29 November 2024 

15 November : Utilization of biogenic SCC in iron and steelmaking
22 November : Non-biogenic SCC for iron and steelmaking
29 November : Recent project activities on national and European level following SCC usage

The web-conference acts as a platform to showcase developments, promote collaboration, and share knowledge to achieve CO₂-lean iron and steelmaking by utilizing biogenic and non-biogenic SCC. This includes enhancing the efficiency of these SCC and making required transformational changes. During the web-workshop, all outcomes contribute to the overall goals defined in the Circular Economy Action Plan and the Green Deal of the European Union. 

Industrial and scientific specialists in preparation and use of secondary carbon carriers in iron and steelmaking processes as well as experts on environmental impact and legislation are invited to submit abstracts on the following topics:
·         Sources and availability of SCC suitable for metallurgical processes
·         Pre-processing of secondary carbon carriers
·         Utilization of SCC in cokemaking, iron ore sintering, iron and steelmaking
·         Production and use of syngas from SCC
·         Other pollutant emissions related to the application of secondary carbon carriers
·         Use of SCC for furnace electrodes
·         Industrial symbiosis (sector coupling) approaches including substitution of coal by alternative materials
·         Carbon footprint and certification issues

Authors wishing to present a contribution are asked to submit max. 500 words abstract by 16 October 2024 to ESTEP via e-mail: D.Snaet@estep.eu

Extended deadline abstract submission : 16 October 2024
Information abstract acceptance : 23 October 2024 
Opening online registration : 24 October 2024
Final programme available : 30 October 2024