ArcelorMittal in Ghent cuts CO2 emissions by a quarter thanks to new technology
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The ArcelorMittal steel plant in Ghent has reduced its CO2 emissions by 24 percent. The company is using a new technique for this that captures the carbon dioxide from production. That means less of this gas ends up in the air.
The Ghent plant is one of the largest industrial sites in our country. Making steel is an energy-intensive process, and production therefore emits a lot of CO2. With the new technology, the company is trying to limit the impact on the climate without halting production.
This change is important for industry in Belgium. Many companies will have to reduce their emissions in the coming years. European rules are making this increasingly strict, so it is interesting to see how large factories are responding.
It is not yet clear how quickly this technology can be applied at other sites. However, the result in Ghent shows that heavy industry can also reduce its emissions.
Sources: Made in
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