ORGANIZATION

Nippon Steel Corporation, JFE Steel Corporation, Kobe Steel, Ltd., and the Japan Research and Development Center for Metals（JRCM） formed a consortium and have been working on this project. The four companies have recommissioned development work to 14 domestic research institutes, and have been working to realize carbon-neutral steelmaking in 2050.

Meaning of Forming a Consortium

• The project of “Hydrogen Utilization in Iron and Steelmaking Processes” is carried out by the Hydrogen Steelmaking Consortium, consisting of the following four companies: Nippon Steel Corporation, JFE Steel Corporation, Kobe Steel, Ltd., and The Japan Research and Development Center for Metals (JRCM). (The Consortium conducts joint research with 14 research institutes.)
• The purpose of the Consortium is to realize a carbon-neutral steelmaking process. The Consortium will promote its development by jointly utilizing resources in the companies (human resources, facilities, and know-how).

Hydrogen Steelmaking Consortium

Joint research institutes

• HOKKAIDO University
• TOHOKU University
• Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry（CRIEPI）
• The University of TOKYO
• WASEDA University
• Institute of Science Tokyo (former TOKYO Institute of Technology)
• University of TOYAMA
• KYOTO University
• College of Industrial Technology
• Research Institute of Innovative Technology for the Earth（RITE）
• OSAKA University
• KYUSHU University
• NIPPON Institute of Technology
• National Institute of Technology (KOSEN), Suzuka College

About the Hydrogen Steelmaking Consortium

Nippon Steel Corporation, JFE Steel Corporation, Kobe Steel, Ltd., and The Japan Research and Development Center for Metals (JRCM) formed the Hydrogen Steelmaking Consortium, and applied for the Green Innovation (GI) Fund Project of “Hydrogen Utilization in Iron and Steelmaking Processes.” The plan was adopted on December 24, 2021, and the companies started joint technological development.

The 1st Hydrogen Steelmaking Committee was held by company executives (June 15, 2022) to confirm that the companies will work together in the upcoming technological development.

Integrated and Efficient Steering Structure in the Consortium

• The Consortium has a steering structure joined by all members for the efficient development and smooth implementation of the technology. Specifically, technological exchanges are made in regular meetings hosted by the project leader (Nippon Steel) and the deputy project leader (JFE Steel).
• Achievements made in the development are confirmed in the Hydrogen Steelmaking Committee attended by company executives. Each company provides necessary management resources to maximize the achievements.

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