Clean Hydrogen–Based Steel in China and Europe: Policy Development and China’s Implication

This RMI insight brief examines the policy landscapes for clean hydrogen-based steelmaking in China and Europe, analyzing the potential for hydrogen-based steel in China and offering policy recommendations to support the transition to zero-carbon steelmaking.

• The steel industry is a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions, contributing nearly 10 percent of global emissions and 17 percent of emissions in China.
• Clean hydrogen-based steelmaking is identified as a zero-carbon solution capable of reaching parity with traditional steelmaking methods, though it requires policy support and guidance for pilot and large-scale projects.
• Policy approaches differ between regions: European government funding spans various project stages, while China has implemented high-level policies focusing on R&D, alliance formation, pilot/demonstration projects, and capacity replacement.

APA

RMI (2022). Clean Hydrogen–Based Steel in China and Europe: Policy Development and China’s Implication. https://rmi.org/resources/clean-hydrogen-based-steel-in-china-and-europe/

Chicago

RMI. Clean Hydrogen–Based Steel in China and Europe: Policy Development and China’s Implication. 2022. https://rmi.org/resources/clean-hydrogen-based-steel-in-china-and-europe/.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{rmi2022clean, author = {{RMI}}, title = {{Clean Hydrogen–Based Steel in China and Europe: Policy Development and China’s Implication}}, institution = {RMI}, year = {2022}, month = nov, url = {https://rmi.org/resources/clean-hydrogen-based-steel-in-china-and-europe/}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }