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EASyMelt (electric-assisted syngas smelter)
technology at Tata Steel’s Jamshedpur plant
in India. This retrofit will significantly reduce
CO₂ emissions by electrifying existing blast
furnaces—a flexible alternative to the direct
reduction route and a milestone in the iron-
making process transformation. “The blast
furnace and its associated retrofits remain
predominant under current price condi-
tions and will continue to play a relevant
role even in evolving future contexts,” said
Thomas Hansmann.
Expert consulting: combining sustainability
and profitability
Decarbonization success depends on
numerous variables, and solutions that
are feasible today may not remain viable
in the future. That is why SMS provides a
data-driven decision-making tool to support
steelmakers in navigating the complex path
toward decarbonization: the Plant Assess-
ment Tool (PAT).
PAT uses live-simulated models and sensi-
tivity analyses to calculate the most viable
decarbonization pathways. It considers key
factors such as energy prices, raw material
availability, and carbon footprint implica-
tions across scopes 1, 2, and 3. PAT enables
detailed CAPEX and OPEX evaluations,
allowing steel producers to compare sce-
narios and make informed decisions that
drive sustainable and economically sound
transformation.
Tim Ochel, Head of Green Steel at SMS,
states, “With PAT, we provide our cus-
tomers with clarity. It enables us to jointly
identify the best available technologies—
ensuring both sustainability and economic
viability.”
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