About the Event

What is Green Steel?

Green steel refers to steel produced using low-carbon and sustainable methods, significantly reducing or eliminating

reliance on fossil fuels during manufacturing. Traditional steel production uses coal-based blast furnaces, where

burning coke (derived from coal) reduces iron ore into iron, emitting large amounts of CO₂—about 1.9 to 2.3 tonnes of

CO₂ per tonne of steel. In contrast, green steel uses eco-friendly alternatives like green hydrogen (produced from

renewable energy), electricity-driven furnaces, or recycled scrap steel in Electric Arc Furnaces (EAF), producing much

lower emissions.

Contribution of Green Steel in World Production:

Today, the majority of global steel (~70%+) is produced using carbon-intensive methods, with green steel

representing a minor share of total output.

However, green steel capacity is expanding, supported by hydrogen-based technologies, EAF expansion, and

decarbonisation commitments, with projections suggesting up to ~20% of steel production could be low-emission by

2035.

Importance of Green Steel Production and Its Significance in India

Green steel production is increasingly important for India as the country works toward its 2070 net-zero goal and

seeks to reduce emissions from its highly carbon-intensive steel sector. By shifting to hydrogen-based technologies,

renewable energy, and low-carbon processes, India can cut its industrial emissions while securing long-term export

competitiveness, especially under global carbon regulations like the EU’s CBAM. Green steel also reduces

dependence on imported coking coal, strengthens energy security, attracts ESG-focused investments, and supports

the growing domestic demand for sustainable infrastructure. Overall, it positions India’s steel industry for cleaner

growth and global leadership in low-carbon manufacturing.

Against this backdrop and to sensitize the local manufacturing industry and German/European machine, plant

components. Systems manufacturers, VDMA India together with ISR info media will organise first International

symposium on Green Steel - Green Steel: Powering the Low-Carbon Industrial Revolution at Bhubaneswar on 28th

May 2026.

Key issues:

– Pathways to Decarbonising India’s Steel Sector

– Policy and Regulatory Framework for Green Steel

– Role of Green Hydrogen in Steelmaking

– Technology Readiness and Industrial Transformation

– Scrap Availability and Circular Economy

– Export Potential for India’s Green Steel

– CBAM and Global Trade Competitiveness

The seminar will have impotent Stakeholders:

– Policy makers

– Senior ma nagaement from the all the major steel producers

– Senior representatives from Energy and Power sector

– Technology Suppliers

– Reputed Consultants/

– Research Institutions & Academia