DOI: 10.52150/2522-9117-2024-38-282-291

Tymoshenko Daniil Olehovych, Student, LLC “Technical University “METINVEST POLYTECHNIC”, Pivdenne shose, 80, Zaporizhzhia, 69008, Ukraina. ORCID: 0009-0001-2477-3310. Email: thetimon788@gmail.com

Kukhar Volodymyr Valentynovych, D. Sc. (Tech.), Professor, LLC “Technical University “METINVEST POLYTECHNIC”, Pivdenne shose, 80, Zaporizhzhia, 69008, Ukraina. ORCID: 0000-0002-4863-7233. Email: kvv.mariupol@gmail.com

Shaulska Larysa Volodymyrivna, D. Sc. (Economics), Professor, LLC “Technical University “METINVEST POLYTECHNIC”, Pivdenne shose, 80, Zaporizhzhia, 69008, Ukraina. ORCID: 0000-0002-7919-6733

Kononiuk D.V., Student, LLC “Technical University “METINVEST POLYTECHNIC”, Pivdenne shose, 80, Zaporizhzhia, 69008, Ukraina. Email: d.v.kononyuk@metinvestholding.com

COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL EFFICIENCY OF STEELMAKING TECHNOLOGIES IN THE CONTEXT OF THE “GREEN” TRANSITION

Abstract. The metallurgical industry, as one of the key sectors of the global economy, plays a crucial role in providing various industries with essential materials. However, traditional metal production methods are characterized by high levels of greenhouse gas emissions, significant energy consumption, and reliance on fossil fuels, leading to serious environmental problems and contradicting sustainable development goals. In the face of the global fight against climate change and growing pressure from society and regulators, metallurgical enterprises are forced to seek ways to reduce their environmental footprint and transition to more sustainable production models. Production reengineering based on the principles of green metallurgy is becoming a key tool for achieving these goals. It involves a comprehensive approach that includes technological modernization, digitalization, development of a circular economy, and cooperation between different market participants. Ukraine possesses significant metallurgical potential and also faces the need for modernization and transition to environmentally friendly technologies. The implementation of green metallurgy will allow Ukraine not only to reduce the negative impact on the environment, but also to increase the competitiveness of its metallurgical industry in the global market, create new jobs, and ensure the long-term development of the sector. This article examines the main problems of traditional metallurgy, the advantages of green metallurgy, key areas of production reengineering, as well as the role of mining and processing plants and direct reduced iron (DRI) production in the transition to sustainable metallurgy, which will help metallurgical companies to reduce their carbon footprint and comply with new legislative regulatory requirements of the CBAM. Particular attention is paid to management elements and stages of reengineering implementation, which allows for a holistic view of the metallurgical industry transformation process.

Key words: green metallurgy, production re-engineering, emission reduction, sustainable development, DRI, GOKs, environmentally friendly technologies, modernization, energy efficiency, management.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.52150/2522-9117-2024-38-282-291

For citation: Tymoshenko, D. O., Kukhar, V. V., Shaulska, L. V., & Kononyuk, D. V. (2024). Comparative analysis of the environmental efficiency of steelmaking technologies in the context of the “green” transition. Fundamental and applied problems of ferrous metallurgy, 38, 282-291. https://doi.org/10.52150/2522-9117-2024-38-282-291

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