Transforming Industry: The use of biofuels to decarbonize the steel and mining industries
ABOUT IT
Vale is looking for solutions to reduce carbon emissions in the steel and mining industries, sectors that historically have a significant carbon footprint due to their high energy consumption. The key strategy involves the introduction and adoption of biofuels as a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels.
Vale's main studies in this area include:
1- Biomethane exploitation and integration into the pelletizing process;
2- Applications of ammonia in railway and shipping operations;
3- Integration of ethanol into mining operations;
4- Feasibility of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) for use in mining operations;
5- Hydrogen potential for hydrogen applications in various activities;
6- Feasability nalysis of the methanol in shipping operations;
7- Integration of biochar in the pelletizing process.
Results and Objectives
The main environmental objective is the substantial reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions associated with steelmaking and mining operations, contributing to the mitigation of climate change. It is anticipated that these projects will make a significant contribution to achieving Vale's targets by 2030, which consist of a 33% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions, and by 2050, when it aims to achieve emissions neutrality.
The timeframe for completing the project may vary depending on the scale of implementation and the technological challenges involved.
SDGs
12. Responsible consumption and production , 7. Affordable and clean energy , 9. Industry innovation and infrastructure
External Certification
Não
International Commitments
National Commitments
Brazilian Forest Code, RED++ (National Strategy for Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation), RenovaBio
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