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Germany turns to green hydrogen to reduce steel industry pollution

May 21, 2024

Technicians in Germany are developing a machine that could play a vital role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, with a huge steel complex in the city of Duisburg, in the heart of Germany. It is one of the largest sources of pollution in Europe.

This machine uses electricity to divide water into two components: Where carbon-free hydrogen is produced, this hydrogen can be used to operate mills and heavy industries in Duisburg and other areas.

ThyssenKrupp Nocera, which specializes in manufacturing electrolyzers, is considered one of the most promising companies in this field.

The Nocera project received support from a German government fund worth 700 million euros, and approximately 13.2 billion euros were allocated to invest in hydrogen development projects.

Germany is a major hub for green hydrogen, and seeks to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.

ThyssenKrupp's steel plant in Duisburg is using hydrogen; To help reduce its CO2 emissions by up to 2.5% of Germany's total emissions.

These initiatives reflect Germany's commitment to achieving carbon neutrality and developing a green steel industry. ThyssenKrupp's entry into hydrogen shows that the seeds of economic growth for German industries may lie in the rusty areas of industrial decay.