JSW Steel, one of India’s leading steel companies, has joined forces with global resources company BHP and carbon capture solutions provider Carbon Clean to explore the use of Carbon Clean’s CycloneCC technology for decarbonizing steel production. This joint effort aims to capture up to 100,000 tonnes of CO2 per year, marking the largest implementation of CycloneCC technology in the steel industry to date.
Under the agreement, the three companies will conduct feasibility studies to assess the integration of CycloneCC technology at JSW Steel’s Vijayanagar plant in Karnataka. The project will explore the cost-effectiveness, carbon reduction outcomes, and technical performance of the modular carbon capture system, which uses a rotating packed bed (RPB) technology combined with a proprietary solvent to reduce the equipment footprint and cost by up to 50% compared to traditional carbon capture methods.
The collaboration is part of JSW Steel’s broader commitment to sustainability. The company has already reduced its carbon emissions intensity by 30% compared to 2005 levels and aims to further lower it to 1.95 tonnes of CO2 per tonne of steel by 2030. This initiative aligns with India’s goals for achieving net-zero emissions by 2070, as the steel industry plays a critical role in the country’s industrial growth.
If the project is successful, JSW Steel intends to liquefy the captured CO2 and sell it to local industries, supporting broader carbon utilization efforts. The joint studies are expected to be completed by 2026, after which the companies will decide on the full-scale deployment of the technology.
JSW Steel’s CEO, Mr. Jayant Acharya, emphasized the importance of this project in achieving the company’s long-term decarbonization goals, while BHP’s Chief Commercial Officer, Rag Udd, highlighted the potential of carbon capture technology to address emissions in hard-to-abate sectors like steelmaking. Aniruddha Sharma, CEO of Carbon Clean, noted that the success of this collaboration could set a new benchmark for carbon capture in the steel industry.
This partnership represents a significant step in the global effort to decarbonize steel production, a sector that is crucial to both industrial progress and climate action.
