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The steel industry, responsible for 7% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, faces an urgent need for decarbonization. Efforts to reduce emissions are taking shape globally, and one strategy gaining traction is the concept of green-steel hubs. These hubs promise to revolutionize steel production by integrating green hydrogen, renewable energy, and innovative technologies like carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS).
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