tkH₂Steel^®: the heart of steel is turning green. Green electricity and green hydrogen will be the indispensable energy carriers and thus the lifeblood of a decarbonized industry. The demand from the steel industry is so high that the installed capacity of wind power, solar energy and electrolysis seems modest in comparison. Just to operate thyssenkrupp Steel's first direct reduction plant exclusively with green hydrogen would require green electricity from 800 wind turbines. Added to this comes the power requirement of the two melters. The only way to achieve completely carbon-neutral steel production is therefore to ensure a comprehensive supply of green electricity and green hydrogen.

thyssenkrupp Steel is in contact with potential project partners to secure the future local and long-distance supply of green hydrogen and electricity. According to current plans, Duisburg will already be connected to the national hydrogen network at an early stage. The planned hydrogen pipeline between Dorsten and the Duisburg district of Hamborn (DoHa project) will provide a secure connection to a supraregional hydrogen network. Further connections to currently planned major power projects, e.g. with links to Rotterdam, are also planned by 2030.