Early shift from coal-based steel could halve future decarbonisation costs, study says

Published 10:00 on May 21, 2026 / Last updated at 15:47 on May 19, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), CO2 Management (CCUS, Engineered Removals), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation)

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Redirecting planned coal-based steel investment before 2030 could avoid emissions at around half the cost of cutting the same amount of CO2 later through other sectors or carbon removals (CDR), according to a study released Thursday.
Redirecting planned coal-based steel investment before 2030 could avoid emissions at around half the cost of cutting the same amount of CO2 later through other sectors or carbon removals (CDR), according to a study released Thursday.


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