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Australia commits A$4.8 mln to commercial biochar project in steelmaking

Published 06:45 on February 9, 2026 / Last updated at 06:45 on February 9, 2026 / / Asia Pacific (Pacific), CO2 Management (Engineered Removals), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation)

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The Australian government has committed A$4.8 million ($3.4 mln) to support the development of a commercial project that will use biochar to cut emissions from electric arc steelmaking, according to an announcement.
The Australian government has committed A$4.8 million ($3.4 mln) to support the development of a commercial project that will use biochar to cut emissions from electric arc steelmaking, according to an announcement.


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