The Real Cost of Green Steel

Green steel is often hailed as the holy grail of industrial decarbonization, but how does it actually compare to traditional methods on a per-ton basis? We break down the economics of hydrogen-based direct reduced iron versus blast furnaces, looking at why companies like SSAB and ThyssenKrupp are betting billions. The episode explores the capital expenditure gap, the energy intensity required for green hydrogen production, and why this specific material might be the first major test case for whether carbon pricing can truly shift heavy industry.

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