Main Directions in the Development of the PJSC Severstal Steel Division Considering Prospects for Carbon Regulation

The article delves into the key directions for the development of the steel division at PJSC Severstal, with a focus on adapting to carbon regulation. It highlights the global challenges faced by ferrous metallurgy, such as reducing the environmental impact of production processes. The text discusses the main action areas for Russian exporters to mitigate the economic effects of transboundary carbon regulation, including implementing carbon footprint measurement systems and adopting low-carbon technologies. It also explores the potential of hydrogen as an alternative energy carrier for steel production, despite current technical and economic hurdles. The article further details significant investment measures at PJSC Severstal, such as the construction of a new blast furnace and coke-oven battery, which exemplify state-of-the-art technologies for minimizing environmental impact. The text concludes with an overview of the company's operational results over the past decade, emphasizing the systematic implementation of best available technologies and the reduction in carbon consumption.