ENA Sectors 2025-12-12 17:15:17 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, Dec 12 (KNN)</strong> Minister of State for Steel Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma, in the Rajya Sabha, outlined the progress of Indias green-steel capacity, hydrogen-based pilot projects, and decarbonisation incentives, highlighting the countrys ongoing efforts to align the steel sector with its 2070 net-zero target.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Green-Steel Capacity and Certification</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Following the notification of the Green Steel Taxonomy in December 2024, 43 private steel units have received Green Steel Certificates, representing a combined production capacity of 11.6 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) and an annual green-steel output of 7.1 MTPA.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The taxonomy establishes uniform standards for low-emission steel, providing a framework for certification and encouraging cleaner production practices.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Hydrogen-Based Pilot Projects</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, Rs 455 crore has been allocated for pilot projects integrating hydrogen into steelmaking processes through FY 2029-30.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Four projects have been approved&mdash;one in a Central Public Sector Enterprise and three in private-sector plants&mdash;aimed at demonstrating hydrogen-based pathways to reduce emissions in steel production.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Strategic Roadmap</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The Ministry has released the report Greening the Steel Sector in India: Roadmap and Action Plan, prepared in line with recommendations from 14 task forces.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The plan outlines strategies for scaling low-emission technologies, accelerating decarbonisation, and supporting both public and private steelmakers in transitioning to sustainable operations.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><em><strong>(KNN Bureau)</strong></em></span></p> 44403 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/india-scaling-green-steel-hydrogen-decarbonisation-initiatives-towards-2070-net-zero-goal-mos-steel 2025-12-12 17:15:17 knnindia.co.in