PROSPECTS FOR THE TRANSFORMATION OF UKRAINE’S FERROUS METALLURGY INTO “GREEN” METALLURGY

Abstract

The presented work defines the physicochemical characteristics of a typical coke-free steel production scheme compared to the traditional process. The efficiency of the Swedish metallurgical industry has been proven, with its greatest achievement being the world's first production of "green" iron using the HYBRIT technology in June 2021.The paper outlines the key points from the speeches of participants at the International Forum "Green Metallurgy – Towards the Recovery and Transformation of Ukraine’s Industrial Sector," which took place on November 20, 2024, in Kryvyi Rih.It is emphasized that the determined technical concept of "green" metallurgy refers to a metal production process in which all technological components are carried out exclusively using renewable energy sources and without carbon dioxide emissions into the environment.This condition also applies to all materials used in metal production.Such metallurgy is only possible within the framework of a "green" economy, which remains a future endeavor, as the transition requires significant time and financial investment. Today, the focus is on taking the maximum possible steps toward clean "green" metallurgy.There are modern, efficient developments in specific steel production processes that almost fully comply with the principles of "green" technology. When selecting an industrial implementation method for "green" steel production, alongside environmental and techno- economic indicators, it is essential to consider the requirements for the characteristics of the raw materials.