Japanese steelmakers are to test a pilot furnace designed to reduce carbon emissions next year, as the industry aims to reduce its emissions by 30% by 2050. The pilot furnace will be situated at the Kimitsu steelworks in Chiba, part of a coke site. The test is part of an industry-wide effort to develop carbon capture technology, and is backed by $203m of public funds.
Japanese steelmakers are to test a pilot furnace designed to reduce carbon emissions next year, as the industry aims to reduce its emissions by 30% by 2050. The pilot furnace will be situated at the Kimitsu steelworks in Chiba, part of a Nippon Steel site. The test is part of an industry-wide effort to develop carbon capture technology, and is backed by $203m of public funds.