Steel makers looking at hydrogen to make transition to 'lower emissions'

Industry and Science Minister Ed Husic says most steel makers are looking at hydrogen to make the transition from “high emissions to lower”.

“The big thing about hydrogen that doesn’t get appreciated is that it’ll be an important part of the transition to what’s known as green metals,” Mr Husic said.

“That is it’ll instead of relying on, in terms of ores and burning them and the carbon footprint that comes out of steel production out of the moment, we can do it in a much cleaner way.

Steel makers looking at hydrogen to make transition to 'lower emissions'

“Most steel makers are looking at hydrogen to make the transition from high emissions to lower.

“Getting this right is going to be important.”