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		<title><![CDATA[Decarbonisation of heavy industry will shape China’s energy transition – study]]></title>
		<link>https://gmk.center/en/news/decarbonisation-of-heavy-industry-will-shape-china-s-energy-transition-study/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Masha Malonog]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 08:01:56 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Global Market]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[China]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>China’s climate targets have reached a stage where their achievement depends entirely on reducing carbon emissions in the most environmentally ‘dirty’ sectors of the economy. The country has already gone through a phase of record expansion in clean energy capacity and now needs to focus on sectors that are difficult to electrify. This is reported [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://gmk.center/en/news/decarbonisation-of-heavy-industry-will-shape-china-s-energy-transition-study/" data-wpel-link="internal">Decarbonisation of heavy industry will shape China’s energy transition – study</a> appeared first on <a href="https://gmk.center/en" data-wpel-link="internal">GMK</a>.</p>
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		<title><![CDATA[The steel industry is concerned about the slow progress of green steel projects]]></title>
		<link>https://gmk.center/en/news/the-steel-industry-is-concerned-about-the-slow-progress-of-green-steel-projects/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Masha Malonog]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:49:58 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Industry]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The steel industry is concerned about the slow progress being made in the field of ‘green’ steel. This was discussed at the annual meeting of steel associations in Singapore, according to Reuters. According to Worldsteel, around half of the world’s planned ‘green’ steel projects have already been postponed. At the same time, governments have allocated [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://gmk.center/en/news/the-steel-industry-is-concerned-about-the-slow-progress-of-green-steel-projects/" data-wpel-link="internal">The steel industry is concerned about the slow progress of green steel projects</a> appeared first on <a href="https://gmk.center/en" data-wpel-link="internal">GMK</a>.</p>
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		<title><![CDATA[Voestalpine is expanding its environmental modernisation programme at its plant in Donawitz]]></title>
		<link>https://gmk.center/en/news/voestalpine-is-expanding-its-environmental-modernisation-programme-at-its-plant-in-donawitz/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Masha Malonog]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:44:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[voestalpine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[decarbonization]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Austrian steel and technology group voestalpine has unveiled plans for the next phase of modernisation at its plant in Donawitz (Styria). The project forms part of the greentec steel programme — Austria’s largest climate initiative. This is according to a company statement. Key milestones and investments:</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://gmk.center/en/news/voestalpine-is-expanding-its-environmental-modernisation-programme-at-its-plant-in-donawitz/" data-wpel-link="internal">Voestalpine is expanding its environmental modernisation programme at its plant in Donawitz</a> appeared first on <a href="https://gmk.center/en" data-wpel-link="internal">GMK</a>.</p>
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		<title><![CDATA[Třinecké Železárny is investing over $180 million in a combined cycle power station]]></title>
		<link>https://gmk.center/en/news/trinecke-zelezarny-is-investing-over-180-million-in-a-combined-cycle-power-station/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Masha Malonog]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:50:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Czech steelworks Třinecké Železárny has signed a contract for the construction of a new combined cycle power station worth over 4 billion Czech koruna (around $185 million). The project is being carried out by a consortium comprising ČEZ ESL and INVELT servis, with the facility scheduled to come on stream in the second half [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://gmk.center/en/news/trinecke-zelezarny-is-investing-over-180-million-in-a-combined-cycle-power-station/" data-wpel-link="internal">Třinecké Železárny is investing over $180 million in a combined cycle power station</a> appeared first on <a href="https://gmk.center/en" data-wpel-link="internal">GMK</a>.</p>
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		<title><![CDATA[Vale plans to invest $2.6 billion in decarbonisation initiatives]]></title>
		<link>https://gmk.center/en/news/vale-plans-to-invest-2-6-billion-in-decarbonisation-initiatives/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Masha Malonog]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 02:55:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Brazilian mining company Vale plans to invest up to 13 billion reais ($2.56 billion) in decarbonisation initiatives. This was reported by Reuters, citing the company’s sustainability report. Vale has not specified the timeframe for these investments. The sum includes up to 4 billion reais for decarbonisation operations, with 24 per cent to be invested in [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://gmk.center/en/news/vale-plans-to-invest-2-6-billion-in-decarbonisation-initiatives/" data-wpel-link="internal">Vale plans to invest $2.6 billion in decarbonisation initiatives</a> appeared first on <a href="https://gmk.center/en" data-wpel-link="internal">GMK</a>.</p>
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		<title><![CDATA[LKAB has received a permit to build a sponge iron plant]]></title>
		<link>https://gmk.center/en/news/lkab-has-received-a-permit-to-build-a-sponge-iron-plant/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Masha Malonog]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:37:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Swedish Land and Environment Court has granted the state-owned mining group LKAB a permit covering the continuation and expansion of mining and processing operations in Malmberget. This is stated in a company press release. The decision also allows for the continuation of construction of a demonstration plant for the production of sponge iron without [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://gmk.center/en/news/lkab-has-received-a-permit-to-build-a-sponge-iron-plant/" data-wpel-link="internal">LKAB has received a permit to build a sponge iron plant</a> appeared first on <a href="https://gmk.center/en" data-wpel-link="internal">GMK</a>.</p>
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		<title><![CDATA[China Baowu and Rio Tinto have completed trials of direct reduction using Pilbara Blend ore]]></title>
		<link>https://gmk.center/en/news/china-baowu-and-rio-tinto-have-completed-trials-of-direct-reduction-using-pilbara-blend-ore/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Masha Malonog]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:32:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[iron ore]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Australian mining company Rio Tinto has announced that, together with China Baowu, it has successfully completed industrial trials involving the pelletisation and direct reduction of Pilbara Blend iron ore. The trials were conducted in China as part of the companies’ ongoing decarbonisation partnership. They demonstrate the potential for using Pilbara iron ore in hydrogen-based [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://gmk.center/en/news/china-baowu-and-rio-tinto-have-completed-trials-of-direct-reduction-using-pilbara-blend-ore/" data-wpel-link="internal">China Baowu and Rio Tinto have completed trials of direct reduction using Pilbara Blend ore</a> appeared first on <a href="https://gmk.center/en" data-wpel-link="internal">GMK</a>.</p>
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		<title><![CDATA[British trade unions are calling for Tata Steel’s EAF to be connected to the grid as soon as possible]]></title>
		<link>https://gmk.center/en/news/british-trade-unions-are-calling-for-tata-steel-s-eaf-to-be-connected-to-the-grid-as-soon-as-possible/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Masha Malonog]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:24:57 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Infrastructure]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The British trade unions Community, Unite and GMB have called on the government to intervene to speed up the connection of Tata Steel’s electric arc furnace to the grid in South Wales, according to The Guardian. In May, the company informed investors that National Grid had announced a six- to eight-month delay in the construction [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://gmk.center/en/news/british-trade-unions-are-calling-for-tata-steel-s-eaf-to-be-connected-to-the-grid-as-soon-as-possible/" data-wpel-link="internal">British trade unions are calling for Tata Steel’s EAF to be connected to the grid as soon as possible</a> appeared first on <a href="https://gmk.center/en" data-wpel-link="internal">GMK</a>.</p>
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		<title><![CDATA[Baosteel invested 3.2 billion yuan in energy conservation and decarbonisation in 2025]]></title>
		<link>https://gmk.center/en/news/baosteel-invested-3-2-billion-yuan-in-energy-conservation-and-decarbonisation-in-2025/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Masha Malonog]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:17:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&#038;p=124662</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Chinese steel producer Baoshan Iron &#38; Steel (Baosteel) invested 3.2 billion yuan ($0.47 billion) in energy-saving and low-carbon initiatives last year. This was reported by Yieh, citing the company’s 2025 sustainability report. Thanks to a comprehensive package of measures, including technological modernisation, process optimisation and the switch to ‘green’ electricity, Baosteel achieved an annual reduction [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://gmk.center/en/news/baosteel-invested-3-2-billion-yuan-in-energy-conservation-and-decarbonisation-in-2025/" data-wpel-link="internal">Baosteel invested 3.2 billion yuan in energy conservation and decarbonisation in 2025</a> appeared first on <a href="https://gmk.center/en" data-wpel-link="internal">GMK</a>.</p>
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		<title><![CDATA[The EC has approved an Austrian aid scheme worth €100 million to support clean technologies]]></title>
		<link>https://gmk.center/en/news/the-ec-has-approved-an-austrian-aid-scheme-worth-e100-million-to-support-clean-technologies/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Masha Malonog]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:00:23 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Industry]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&#038;p=124631</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>The European Commission has approved an Austrian programme worth €100 million to support production capacity in the clean technology (cleantech) sector, in line with the objectives of the Clean Industry Agreement (CISAF). This is stated in a press release from the institution. This initiative will complement another Austrian programme approved by the EC in December [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://gmk.center/en/news/the-ec-has-approved-an-austrian-aid-scheme-worth-e100-million-to-support-clean-technologies/" data-wpel-link="internal">The EC has approved an Austrian aid scheme worth €100 million to support clean technologies</a> appeared first on <a href="https://gmk.center/en" data-wpel-link="internal">GMK</a>.</p>
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		<title><![CDATA[Ukrainian and European steel industries: different challenges and shared pressures]]></title>
		<link>https://gmk.center/en/infographic/ukrainian-and-european-steel-industries-different-challenges-and-shared-pressures/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[gembarska94]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:31:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[iron and steel industry of Ukraine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[decarbonization]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://gmk.center/?post_type=infographic&#038;p=124385</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>The steel industries of Ukraine and the European Union are facing serious challenges, but the nature of these challenges is very different. In the EU, the main agenda is green transformation. European steelmakers are under pressure to decarbonize, reduce emissions, and adjust to stricter climate regulations. In Ukraine, the priority is more basic and urgent: [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://gmk.center/en/infographic/ukrainian-and-european-steel-industries-different-challenges-and-shared-pressures/" data-wpel-link="internal">Ukrainian and European steel industries: different challenges and shared pressures</a> appeared first on <a href="https://gmk.center/en" data-wpel-link="internal">GMK</a>.</p>
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		<title><![CDATA[Germany&#8217;s steel industry is at a turning point – WV Stahl]]></title>
		<link>https://gmk.center/en/news/germany-s-steel-industry-is-at-a-turning-point-wv-stahl/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Masha Malonog]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 12:12:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&#038;p=124102</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Last year, Germany’s steel industry remained under significant pressure due to weak demand from key customers, rising imports, high energy costs, and challenges related to decarbonization. This is according to the annual report published by the German Steel Federation (WV Stahl). As WV Stahl President Gunnar Grebler noted, the German steel sector is at a [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://gmk.center/en/news/germany-s-steel-industry-is-at-a-turning-point-wv-stahl/" data-wpel-link="internal">Germany&#8217;s steel industry is at a turning point – WV Stahl</a> appeared first on <a href="https://gmk.center/en" data-wpel-link="internal">GMK</a>.</p>
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		<title><![CDATA[BHP is scaling back decarbonization projects at its iron ore operations – media reports]]></title>
		<link>https://gmk.center/en/news/bhp-is-scaling-back-decarbonization-projects-at-its-iron-ore-operations-media-reports/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Masha Malonog]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 09:00:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&#038;p=124092</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Mining company BHP Group is scaling back key decarbonization projects at its iron ore operations in Western Australia. Bloomberg reports this, citing leaked internal documents reviewed by The Guardian and Four Corners. In doing so, the company is slowing down the climate strategy it had positioned as central to its long-term growth plans, the agency [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://gmk.center/en/news/bhp-is-scaling-back-decarbonization-projects-at-its-iron-ore-operations-media-reports/" data-wpel-link="internal">BHP is scaling back decarbonization projects at its iron ore operations – media reports</a> appeared first on <a href="https://gmk.center/en" data-wpel-link="internal">GMK</a>.</p>
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		<title><![CDATA[SSAB calls for improvements to the permitting process in Sweden]]></title>
		<link>https://gmk.center/en/news/ssab-calls-for-improvements-to-the-permitting-process-in-sweden/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Masha Malonog]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 12:48:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&#038;p=124045</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Johnny Sjöström, CEO of the steel company SSAB, is calling for the acceleration of the permitting process for industrial investments in Sweden. He made his position known after the company announced a delay in obtaining environmental permits for its planned electric arc furnace in Oxelösund. Sjöström notes the absurdity of the fact that the electrification [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://gmk.center/en/news/ssab-calls-for-improvements-to-the-permitting-process-in-sweden/" data-wpel-link="internal">SSAB calls for improvements to the permitting process in Sweden</a> appeared first on <a href="https://gmk.center/en" data-wpel-link="internal">GMK</a>.</p>
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		<title><![CDATA[Sidenor is investing in the decarbonization of steel production in Basauri]]></title>
		<link>https://gmk.center/en/news/sidenor-is-investing-in-the-decarbonization-of-steel-production-in-basauri/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Masha Malonog]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 09:02:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Spanish steelmaker Sidenor is implementing an investment plan to decarbonize its Basauri plant, aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving the energy efficiency of its production. The projects are being carried out as part of the PERTE de Descarbonización Industrial 2024 program, according to a press release. The plan includes two key areas: [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://gmk.center/en/news/sidenor-is-investing-in-the-decarbonization-of-steel-production-in-basauri/" data-wpel-link="internal">Sidenor is investing in the decarbonization of steel production in Basauri</a> appeared first on <a href="https://gmk.center/en" data-wpel-link="internal">GMK</a>.</p>
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		<title><![CDATA[New ETS targets will hit energy-intensive industries – BDG]]></title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Masha Malonog]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 10:14:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The new ETS benchmarks presented by the European Commission, which call for a reduction in the benchmarks for free allocation of allowances as early as this year, send a disastrous signal to Europe’s energy-intensive industries. This is stated in a press release from the Federal Association of the German Foundry Industry (BDG). As noted, European [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://gmk.center/en/news/new-ets-targets-will-hit-energy-intensive-industries-bdg/" data-wpel-link="internal">New ETS targets will hit energy-intensive industries – BDG</a> appeared first on <a href="https://gmk.center/en" data-wpel-link="internal">GMK</a>.</p>
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		<title><![CDATA[Stegra has secured access to €1.5 billion in loans to complete the construction of the plant]]></title>
		<link>https://gmk.center/en/news/stegra-has-secured-access-to-e1-5-billion-in-loans-to-complete-the-construction-of-the-plant/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Masha Malonog]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 12:42:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Swedish company Stegra has reached an agreement with its creditors to unlock approximately €1.5 billion in unused credit lines to complete construction of the world’s largest green steel plant. Together with recently secured equity financing, this should ensure the continued implementation of the large-scale project in the city of Boden in northern Sweden. This [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://gmk.center/en/news/stegra-has-secured-access-to-e1-5-billion-in-loans-to-complete-the-construction-of-the-plant/" data-wpel-link="internal">Stegra has secured access to €1.5 billion in loans to complete the construction of the plant</a> appeared first on <a href="https://gmk.center/en" data-wpel-link="internal">GMK</a>.</p>
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		<title><![CDATA[The European Parliament has begun discussing a CBAM deferral for Ukraine]]></title>
		<link>https://gmk.center/en/news/the-european-parliament-has-begun-discussing-a-cbam-deferral-for-ukraine/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Masha Malonog]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 09:46:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&#038;p=123593</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>At a meeting of the European Parliament’s Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI), MEPs publicly raised the issue of a special approach toward Ukraine under Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) for the first time. The discussion followed the rejection of a request to postpone CBAM implementation for Ukraine. This is noted [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://gmk.center/en/news/the-european-parliament-has-begun-discussing-a-cbam-deferral-for-ukraine/" data-wpel-link="internal">The European Parliament has begun discussing a CBAM deferral for Ukraine</a> appeared first on <a href="https://gmk.center/en" data-wpel-link="internal">GMK</a>.</p>
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		<title><![CDATA[Business associations have called on the EC to adopt a special CBAM approach for Ukraine]]></title>
		<link>https://gmk.center/en/news/business-associations-have-called-on-the-ec-to-adopt-a-special-cbam-approach-for-ukraine/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Masha Malonog]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:53:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&#038;p=123580</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Ukrainian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (UUIE), Ukrmetallurgprom, the Union of Chemists of Ukraine, the Ukrcement Association, and the All-Ukrainian Union of Building Materials Manufacturers have appealed to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, calling for a special approach to the application of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) with regard to Ukraine. [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://gmk.center/en/news/business-associations-have-called-on-the-ec-to-adopt-a-special-cbam-approach-for-ukraine/" data-wpel-link="internal">Business associations have called on the EC to adopt a special CBAM approach for Ukraine</a> appeared first on <a href="https://gmk.center/en" data-wpel-link="internal">GMK</a>.</p>
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		<title><![CDATA[The EC proposes updating the parameters of the EU ETS: industry will receive more free allowances]]></title>
		<link>https://gmk.center/en/news/the-ec-proposes-updating-the-parameters-of-the-eu-ets-industry-will-receive-more-free-allowances/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Masha Malonog]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 11:19:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&#038;p=123538</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>The European Commission (EC) has proposed updated emission caps for the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) for the period 2026–2030. The proposal calls for the allocation of a greater number of free emission allowances to industry over the next few years, which could potentially save companies €4 billion in CO2 emission costs. This is [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://gmk.center/en/news/the-ec-proposes-updating-the-parameters-of-the-eu-ets-industry-will-receive-more-free-allowances/" data-wpel-link="internal">The EC proposes updating the parameters of the EU ETS: industry will receive more free allowances</a> appeared first on <a href="https://gmk.center/en" data-wpel-link="internal">GMK</a>.</p>
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		<title><![CDATA[The Ukrainian steel industry and European integration: areas of conflict]]></title>
		<link>https://gmk.center/en/opinion/the-ukrainian-steel-industry-and-european-integration-areas-of-conflict/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Masha Malonog]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 06:02:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://gmk.center/?post_type=opinion&#038;p=123509</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Ukrainian steel industry has found itself at the center of regulatory and trade transformations linked to the country’s push toward European integration. During his speech at the forum “Regional dialogues with business on European integration: the steel sector,” Deputy Prime Minister Taras Kachka outlined the key challenges: from quota disputes and the CBAM mechanism [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://gmk.center/en/opinion/the-ukrainian-steel-industry-and-european-integration-areas-of-conflict/" data-wpel-link="internal">The Ukrainian steel industry and European integration: areas of conflict</a> appeared first on <a href="https://gmk.center/en" data-wpel-link="internal">GMK</a>.</p>
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		<title><![CDATA[Decarbonization of the global steel industry is at risk due to the blast furnace production expansion – GEM]]></title>
		<link>https://gmk.center/en/news/decarbonization-of-the-global-steel-industry-is-at-risk-due-to-the-blast-furnace-production-expansion-gem/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Masha Malonog]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 10:45:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&#038;p=123483</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>The green transition of the global steel industry is under threat due to the high costs of coal-based production and insufficient investment in environmentally friendly methods. This is reported by Bloomberg, citing a study by Global Energy Monitor (GEM). According to the GEM report, approximately 319 million tons of annual capacity for coal-fired blast furnaces [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://gmk.center/en/news/decarbonization-of-the-global-steel-industry-is-at-risk-due-to-the-blast-furnace-production-expansion-gem/" data-wpel-link="internal">Decarbonization of the global steel industry is at risk due to the blast furnace production expansion – GEM</a> appeared first on <a href="https://gmk.center/en" data-wpel-link="internal">GMK</a>.</p>
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		<title><![CDATA[The EU has allocated over €1 billion to hydrogen projects aimed at decarbonization]]></title>
		<link>https://gmk.center/en/news/the-eu-has-allocated-over-e1-billion-to-hydrogen-projects-aimed-at-decarbonization/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Masha Malonog]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 06:56:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&#038;p=123454</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>The European Commission (EC) has allocated over €1 billion to the development of hydrogen energy, selecting nine projects as part of the European Hydrogen Bank’s third call for proposals. The initiative aims to accelerate the decarbonization of industry and strengthen the EU’s energy independence, according to a press release. The projects will be implemented in [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://gmk.center/en/news/the-eu-has-allocated-over-e1-billion-to-hydrogen-projects-aimed-at-decarbonization/" data-wpel-link="internal">The EU has allocated over €1 billion to hydrogen projects aimed at decarbonization</a> appeared first on <a href="https://gmk.center/en" data-wpel-link="internal">GMK</a>.</p>
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		<title><![CDATA[Germany will allocate €5 billion for the decarbonization of heavy industry]]></title>
		<link>https://gmk.center/en/news/germany-will-allocate-e5-billion-for-the-decarbonization-of-heavy-industry/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Masha Malonog]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 13:09:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&#038;p=123358</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Germany will allocate €5 billion ($5.8 billion) in financial aid to energy-intensive industries to help them adopt low-carbon technologies. Bloomberg reported this, citing a statement from the German Ministry of Economics. Although the amount available for this year is less than the €6 billion previously allocated, it is crucial to helping Europe’s largest economy reduce [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://gmk.center/en/news/germany-will-allocate-e5-billion-for-the-decarbonization-of-heavy-industry/" data-wpel-link="internal">Germany will allocate €5 billion for the decarbonization of heavy industry</a> appeared first on <a href="https://gmk.center/en" data-wpel-link="internal">GMK</a>.</p>
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		<title><![CDATA[Caroline Ashley: «There are no winners yet in the race toward decarbonization»]]></title>
		<link>https://gmk.center/en/interview/caroline-ashley-there-are-no-winners-yet-in-the-race-toward-decarbonization/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Masha Malonog]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 06:00:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://gmk.center/?post_type=interview&#038;p=123127</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>SteelWatch, an international nonprofit organization promoting the decarbonization of the steel industry, recently released the first corporate scorecard for this process. The assessment covered 18 leading steel companies operating in 29 countries. In an interview with GMK Center, Caroline Ashley, Executive Director of SteelWatch, discussed whether there are already leaders in the transformation process, why [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://gmk.center/en/interview/caroline-ashley-there-are-no-winners-yet-in-the-race-toward-decarbonization/" data-wpel-link="internal">Caroline Ashley: «There are no winners yet in the race toward decarbonization»</a> appeared first on <a href="https://gmk.center/en" data-wpel-link="internal">GMK</a>.</p>
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		<title><![CDATA[POSCO and Electra will develop technologies for producing clean iron]]></title>
		<link>https://gmk.center/en/news/posco-and-electra-will-develop-technologies-for-producing-clean-iron/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Masha Malonog]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 07:37:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&#038;p=123200</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>South Korean steelmaker POSCO has signed a joint development agreement (JDA) with U.S. climate technology company Electra to scale up clean iron production technologies. At the same time, POSCO Investment, the group’s corporate venture capital arm, announced an investment in Electra, underscoring the group’s strategic interest in decarbonizing the steel industry. This was reported in [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://gmk.center/en/news/posco-and-electra-will-develop-technologies-for-producing-clean-iron/" data-wpel-link="internal">POSCO and Electra will develop technologies for producing clean iron</a> appeared first on <a href="https://gmk.center/en" data-wpel-link="internal">GMK</a>.</p>
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		<title><![CDATA[ArcelorMittal has revised its long-term decarbonization strategy]]></title>
		<link>https://gmk.center/en/news/arcelormittal-has-revised-its-long-term-decarbonization-strategy/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Masha Malonog]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:25:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&#038;p=123041</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Global mining and steel company ArcelorMittal has revised its long-term decarbonization strategy, acknowledging that the energy transition has proven to be significantly more complex than previously anticipated. At the same time, the company reaffirmed its commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. This is stated in the 2025 sustainability report. The company noted that economic, [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://gmk.center/en/news/arcelormittal-has-revised-its-long-term-decarbonization-strategy/" data-wpel-link="internal">ArcelorMittal has revised its long-term decarbonization strategy</a> appeared first on <a href="https://gmk.center/en" data-wpel-link="internal">GMK</a>.</p>
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		<title><![CDATA[Stegra and Sunfire propose revising the Industrial Accelerator Act]]></title>
		<link>https://gmk.center/en/news/stegra-and-sunfire-propose-revising-the-industrial-accelerator-act/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Masha Malonog]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:18:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&#038;p=123004</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Swedish green steel startup Stegra and electrolyzer producer Sunfire believe that the European Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) needs to be revised, returning to the initial stage, in order to accelerate the decarbonization of the industry, according to Kallanish. This was discussed during a webinar organized by Hydrogen Europe. Stegra’s Director of Public Relations, Ola Hansen, [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://gmk.center/en/news/stegra-and-sunfire-propose-revising-the-industrial-accelerator-act/" data-wpel-link="internal">Stegra and Sunfire propose revising the Industrial Accelerator Act</a> appeared first on <a href="https://gmk.center/en" data-wpel-link="internal">GMK</a>.</p>
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		<title><![CDATA[ANNOUNCEMENT: Future Steel Forum 2026]]></title>
		<link>https://gmk.center/en/news/announcement-future-steel-forum-2026/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Masha Malonog]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:05:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&#038;p=122734</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Future Steel Forum 2026, organized by Steel Times International, will take place on June 3–4, 2026, in Bologna, Italy. The event will bring together innovators, decision-makers, and technology leaders from the global steel industry. This flagship conference explores the future of the steel industry with a focus on digital transformation, smart manufacturing, sustainability, and [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://gmk.center/en/news/announcement-future-steel-forum-2026/" data-wpel-link="internal">ANNOUNCEMENT: Future Steel Forum 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://gmk.center/en" data-wpel-link="internal">GMK</a>.</p>
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		<title><![CDATA[Nippon Steel has begun the transition to EAF at its Kyushu Works facility]]></title>
		<link>https://gmk.center/en/news/nippon-steel-has-begun-the-transition-to-eaf-at-its-kyushu-works-facility/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Masha Malonog]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:08:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&#038;p=122688</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Japanese steelmaker Nippon Steel has begun transitioning from blast furnace production to electric arc furnace (EAF) production at its Kyushu Works facility, marking a significant step in its decarbonization strategy. This was reported by Japan Metal Daily. The new EAF will have a capacity of approximately 2 million tons per year and is expected to [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://gmk.center/en/news/nippon-steel-has-begun-the-transition-to-eaf-at-its-kyushu-works-facility/" data-wpel-link="internal">Nippon Steel has begun the transition to EAF at its Kyushu Works facility</a> appeared first on <a href="https://gmk.center/en" data-wpel-link="internal">GMK</a>.</p>
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		<link>https://gmk.center/en/opinion/how-cbam-is-reshaping-centravis-s-position-in-the-european-market/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Masha Malonog]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:39:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://gmk.center/?post_type=opinion&#038;p=122468</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>CBAM is becoming a critical factor for Ukrainian exporters, particularly for Centravis, whose business relies heavily on the EU market. The new requirements have not only created financial risks but also increased pressure from customers, competitors, and the regulatory environment. This was reported by Centravis Strategic Planning Manager Luca Di Santo during the roundtable discussion [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://gmk.center/en/opinion/how-cbam-is-reshaping-centravis-s-position-in-the-european-market/" data-wpel-link="internal">How CBAM is reshaping Centravis&#8217;s position in the European market</a> appeared first on <a href="https://gmk.center/en" data-wpel-link="internal">GMK</a>.</p>
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		<title><![CDATA[Western Australia has approved POSCO&#8217;s plan to build an HBI plant]]></title>
		<link>https://gmk.center/en/news/western-australia-has-approved-posco-s-plan-to-build-an-hbi-plant/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Masha Malonog]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:42:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Western Australian state government has approved a proposal by South Korean firm POSCO Holdings to build a plant for the production of low-carbon hot-briquetted iron (HBI) at the Port Hedland export hub, Bloomberg reports. The project is valued at 4.3 billion Australian dollars ($3 billion) and, once completed, will have an annual production capacity [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://gmk.center/en/news/western-australia-has-approved-posco-s-plan-to-build-an-hbi-plant/" data-wpel-link="internal">Western Australia has approved POSCO&#8217;s plan to build an HBI plant</a> appeared first on <a href="https://gmk.center/en" data-wpel-link="internal">GMK</a>.</p>
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		<title><![CDATA[BIR has criticized the «sliding scale» methodology for assessing decarbonization in the steel industry]]></title>
		<link>https://gmk.center/en/news/bir-has-criticized-the-sliding-scale-methodology-for-assessing-decarbonization-in-the-steel-industry/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Masha Malonog]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:31:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&#038;p=122424</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) has spoken out against the “sliding scale” methodology and claims that it encourages the use of scrap in the steel industry. The organization strongly supports climate standards for steel that accurately measure carbon emissions. “We collectively warn that recent public communications claiming the “sliding scale” methodology incentivises the use [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://gmk.center/en/news/bir-has-criticized-the-sliding-scale-methodology-for-assessing-decarbonization-in-the-steel-industry/" data-wpel-link="internal">BIR has criticized the «sliding scale» methodology for assessing decarbonization in the steel industry</a> appeared first on <a href="https://gmk.center/en" data-wpel-link="internal">GMK</a>.</p>
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		<title><![CDATA[SSAB has temporarily suspended construction of a new plant in Luleå]]></title>
		<link>https://gmk.center/en/news/ssab-has-temporarily-suspended-construction-of-a-new-plant-in-lulea/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Masha Malonog]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:08:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Swedish steelmaker SSAB has announced a temporary suspension of construction work at its new steel mill in Luleå, according to SteelOrbis. This step was taken after several subcontractor employees reported symptoms resembling illness—the first confirmed cases appeared in early April. As a precautionary measure, all work at the site has been halted—partial shutdowns had previously [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://gmk.center/en/news/ssab-has-temporarily-suspended-construction-of-a-new-plant-in-lulea/" data-wpel-link="internal">SSAB has temporarily suspended construction of a new plant in Luleå</a> appeared first on <a href="https://gmk.center/en" data-wpel-link="internal">GMK</a>.</p>
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		<title><![CDATA[The first few months of CBAM implementation have already had a negative impact on the Ukrainian steel industry]]></title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Masha Malonog]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:30:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The European Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) has become one of the most pressing threats to Ukraine’s iron and steel sector. Despite warnings from members of parliament, industry associations, and think tanks, the Ukrainian government has failed to convince the European Commission that Ukraine needs a delay in the implementation of CBAM or an exemption [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://gmk.center/en/posts/the-first-few-months-of-cbam-implementation-have-already-had-a-negative-impact-on-the-ukrainian-steel-industry/" data-wpel-link="internal">The first few months of CBAM implementation have already had a negative impact on the Ukrainian steel industry</a> appeared first on <a href="https://gmk.center/en" data-wpel-link="internal">GMK</a>.</p>
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		<title><![CDATA[ArcelorMittal has completed a $1.1 billion investment in Brazil&#8217;s green energy sector]]></title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Masha Malonog]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:16:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>ArcelorMittal Brasil has completed a $1.1 billion investment program in its own renewable energy generation in the country following the commissioning of a solar park at the Babilônia Centro complex in the municipality of Varzea Nova, Bahia state. The new 200-MW plant began operations in March of this year, according to a press release. The [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://gmk.center/en/news/arcelormittal-has-completed-a-1-1-billion-investment-in-brazil-s-green-energy-sector/" data-wpel-link="internal">ArcelorMittal has completed a $1.1 billion investment in Brazil&#8217;s green energy sector</a> appeared first on <a href="https://gmk.center/en" data-wpel-link="internal">GMK</a>.</p>
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		<title><![CDATA[Leading global steel producers are lagging significantly behind in decarbonization efforts]]></title>
		<link>https://gmk.center/en/news/leading-global-steel-producers-are-lagging-significantly-behind-in-decarbonization-efforts/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Masha Malonog]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:00:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Leading global steel producers are lagging behind in decarbonization efforts despite their stated long-term goals. This is evidenced by the first corporate scorecard released by the international non-profit organization SteelWatch. SteelWatch assessed 18 leading steel companies operating in 29 countries. The organization’s corporate ranking includes SSAB, thyssenkrupp, ArcelorMittal, Ternium, JSW, Cleveland-Cliffs, NLMK, US Steel, Gerdau, [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://gmk.center/en/news/leading-global-steel-producers-are-lagging-significantly-behind-in-decarbonization-efforts/" data-wpel-link="internal">Leading global steel producers are lagging significantly behind in decarbonization efforts</a> appeared first on <a href="https://gmk.center/en" data-wpel-link="internal">GMK</a>.</p>
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		<title><![CDATA[German steelmakers supported the government&#8217;s new climate protection program]]></title>
		<link>https://gmk.center/en/news/german-steelmakers-supported-the-government-s-new-climate-protection-program/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Masha Malonog]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:23:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&#038;p=121918</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>German steelmakers have endorsed the new Climate Action Program (Klimaschutzprogramm 2026, KSP) adopted by the German government, though they emphasize the importance of properly implementing the proposed measures. This is stated in a press release from the German Steel Industry Association (WV Stahl). As Kerstin Maria Rippel, CEO of WV Stahl, noted, the KSP 2026 [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://gmk.center/en/news/german-steelmakers-supported-the-government-s-new-climate-protection-program/" data-wpel-link="internal">German steelmakers supported the government&#8217;s new climate protection program</a> appeared first on <a href="https://gmk.center/en" data-wpel-link="internal">GMK</a>.</p>
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		<title><![CDATA[Iron ore companies may face additional fuel costs – Fortescue]]></title>
		<link>https://gmk.center/en/news/iron-ore-companies-may-face-additional-fuel-costs-fortescue/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Masha Malonog]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:09:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&#038;p=121752</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Iron ore companies risk incurring billions of dollars in additional costs if diesel prices continue to rise. This was stated by Dino Otranto, Fortescue’s chief executive officer of steel industry and operations, according to Reuters. The escalation of the conflict in the Middle East has virtually halted shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, leading to [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://gmk.center/en/news/iron-ore-companies-may-face-additional-fuel-costs-fortescue/" data-wpel-link="internal">Iron ore companies may face additional fuel costs – Fortescue</a> appeared first on <a href="https://gmk.center/en" data-wpel-link="internal">GMK</a>.</p>
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		<title><![CDATA[EU regulations pose a challenge for Ukrainian industry – Metinvest]]></title>
		<link>https://gmk.center/en/news/eu-regulations-pose-a-challenge-for-ukrainian-industry-metinvest/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Masha Malonog]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:53:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Currently, the European Union expects Ukraine to implement European legislation; however, this could pose serious challenges for certain industries, particularly the steel industry, which may be at risk due to stringent regulatory requirements. This was stated by Olexander Vodoviz, Head of the CEO’s Office at Metinvest, during the event “Dialogues on the Future: Business and [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://gmk.center/en/news/eu-regulations-pose-a-challenge-for-ukrainian-industry-metinvest/" data-wpel-link="internal">EU regulations pose a challenge for Ukrainian industry – Metinvest</a> appeared first on <a href="https://gmk.center/en" data-wpel-link="internal">GMK</a>.</p>
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		<title><![CDATA[Europe must be open to reviewing the carbon market – Merz]]></title>
		<link>https://gmk.center/en/news/europe-must-be-open-to-reviewing-the-carbon-market-merz/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Masha Malonog]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 08:19:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The European Union should be open to revising or postponing its carbon market if it does not contribute to the transition of industry to clean production. This was stated by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, according to Bloomberg. The agency notes that this issue is currently at the forefront of the bloc’s agenda, as the European [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://gmk.center/en/news/europe-must-be-open-to-reviewing-the-carbon-market-merz/" data-wpel-link="internal">Europe must be open to reviewing the carbon market – Merz</a> appeared first on <a href="https://gmk.center/en" data-wpel-link="internal">GMK</a>.</p>
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		<title><![CDATA[EU environmental policy hinders industrial development – Federacciai president]]></title>
		<link>https://gmk.center/en/news/eu-environmental-policy-hinders-industrial-development-federacciai-president/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Masha Malonog]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:32:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The EU’s environmental policy is blocking industrial development. This opinion was expressed in an editorial in the Italian newspaper Il Foglio by Antonio Gozzi, president of the Italian steel manufacturers’ association Federacciai. In his statement, Gozzi called for a thorough review of the ETS system. He stressed that European efforts have failed to bring about [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://gmk.center/en/news/eu-environmental-policy-hinders-industrial-development-federacciai-president/" data-wpel-link="internal">EU environmental policy hinders industrial development – Federacciai president</a> appeared first on <a href="https://gmk.center/en" data-wpel-link="internal">GMK</a>.</p>
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		<title><![CDATA[European industry needs to revise the Green Deal – Moravia Steel]]></title>
		<link>https://gmk.center/en/news/european-industry-needs-to-revise-the-green-deal-moravia-steel/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Masha Malonog]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:02:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>European industry needs to reevaluate the Green Deal and the ETS 1 emissions quota policy. This opinion was expressed by Petr Popelar, Chairman of the Board of Moravia Steel. “The sharp reduction in quota allocation must be reduced, and speculators who have nothing to do with the industry must be prevented from manipulating prices,” he [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://gmk.center/en/news/european-industry-needs-to-revise-the-green-deal-moravia-steel/" data-wpel-link="internal">European industry needs to revise the Green Deal – Moravia Steel</a> appeared first on <a href="https://gmk.center/en" data-wpel-link="internal">GMK</a>.</p>
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		<title><![CDATA[Oleksandr Kalenkov: «We reached an understanding on restricting scrap exports from Ukraine in Brussels»]]></title>
		<link>https://gmk.center/en/interview/oleksandr-kalenkov-we-reached-an-understanding-on-restricting-scrap-exports-from-ukraine-in-brussels/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Masha Malonog]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 07:00:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Ukrainian government’s decision to introduce a “zero” quota on ferrous scrap exports by the end of this year has provoked a very emotional and, as it turns out, completely irrational reaction from Poland. In an interview with GMK Center, Olexander Kalenkov, president of the Ukrmetallurgprom steel association, explains why this measure is critically important for [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://gmk.center/en/interview/oleksandr-kalenkov-we-reached-an-understanding-on-restricting-scrap-exports-from-ukraine-in-brussels/" data-wpel-link="internal">Oleksandr Kalenkov: «We reached an understanding on restricting scrap exports from Ukraine in Brussels»</a> appeared first on <a href="https://gmk.center/en" data-wpel-link="internal">GMK</a>.</p>
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		<title><![CDATA[The Italian government will stimulate the production of stainless steel based on scrap metal]]></title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Masha Malonog]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 13:23:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Italian government will encourage flat stainless steel producers to prioritize scrap-based production, according to Umbria24. According to Valentino Valentini, Italy’s Deputy Minister of Enterprise and Production, the 2026 budget law provides for an annual allocation of €35 million (until 2028) as a subsidy for companies that produce stainless steel, mainly using scrap and recycled [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://gmk.center/en/news/the-italian-government-will-stimulate-the-production-of-stainless-steel-based-on-scrap-metal/" data-wpel-link="internal">The Italian government will stimulate the production of stainless steel based on scrap metal</a> appeared first on <a href="https://gmk.center/en" data-wpel-link="internal">GMK</a>.</p>
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