Key Innovations in Green Steel Manufacturing

1. Hydrogen-Based Steelmaking

One of the most groundbreaking innovations is the use of hydrogen instead of coke in the reduction process. Known as Direct Reduced Iron (DRI), this method uses green hydrogen (generated from renewable energy) to separate oxygen from iron ore—drastically cutting carbon emissions.

Why it matters:
Steel production using hydrogen can cut CO₂ emissions by up to 90%, offering a game-changing path for manufacturers aiming for net-zero goals in regions like North America and Europe.

At Nakoda Steel Industry, we’re closely monitoring this development and preparing to integrate hydrogen-ready technologies as they become commercially viable and globally scalable.

2. Increased Use of Recycled Steel (Scrap Steel Recycling)

Using Electric Arc Furnaces (EAFs) powered by renewable energy sources allows for the melting and reshaping of recycled steel, significantly lowering emissions.

Benefits:

• Reduced need for raw material mining
  
  

• Energy consumption reduced by nearly 60-70%
  
  

• Minimal environmental impact
  
  

We actively incorporate recycled steel in our manufacturing processes, ensuring not just quality but eco-efficiency—a key demand from clients across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

3. Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS)

CCUS is an emerging innovation where CO₂ emissions from furnaces are captured, stored underground, or reused in industrial processes like cement or chemical production.

Business value:
Companies implementing CCUS not only minimize their carbon footprint but also benefit from carbon credits and government incentives in countries like the USA and UK.

At Nakoda Steel Industry, we support and promote CCUS-based steelmaking initiatives as part of our ongoing research collaborations and commitment to clean technologies.