SAIL Partners with JCIL to Drive Green Technology Integration in Steel IndustrySAIL and John Cockerill India Limited (JCIL), a subsidiary of the global engineering firm John Cockerill Group, have joined forces to promote green technologies in the steel industry. This partnership, marked by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), highlights a shared commitment to innovation, sustainability, and the decarbonization of iron and steel production processes.
The collaboration aims to combine the expertise of SAIL and JCIL to integrate cutting-edge green technologies into traditional steelmaking processes. This aligns with SAIL’s strategy to reduce carbon emissions and improve resource efficiency, ensuring compliance with evolving market demands and environmental regulations. The move is a significant step towards achieving India’s broader climate objectives, particularly under the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
John Cockerill Group, renowned for its advancements in hydrogen technology, is playing a crucial role in the transition towards green energy. In November 2024, the company secured a major order from AM Green for the supply of 1.3 GW of electrolysers for a one-million-tonne green ammonia project. The project, scheduled to commence production in the second half of 2026, will be executed in two phases of 640 MW each. The first phase will be delivered on a priority basis, showcasing the company’s robust capabilities in green hydrogen technology.
In line with the government’s push for a sustainable steel sector, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy approved three pilot projects in October 2024 under the National Green Hydrogen Mission. These projects aim to integrate hydrogen into steel production, a groundbreaking initiative for reducing the carbon footprint of one of the most energy-intensive industries. Among the approved projects is SAIL’s Ranchi-based facility, which will operate a 3,200-tonne-per-day capacity green hydrogen project. This endeavor is expected to pave the way for adopting hydrogen-based steelmaking technologies across India.
SAIL’s partnership with JCIL is a proactive response to the global demand for sustainable industrial practices and aligns with India’s commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2070. The collaboration is expected to accelerate the adoption of eco-friendly technologies in the steel sector, setting a benchmark for other industries in their green transformation journey.
This initiative not only positions SAIL and JCIL as pioneers in sustainable steelmaking but also strengthens India’s leadership in green energy solutions, fostering innovation and long-term economic growth. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s approval of three pilot projects under the National Green Hydrogen Mission in October 2024 is a testament to the government’s commitment to a sustainable steel sector. These projects aim to integrate hydrogen into steel production, a groundbreaking initiative for reducing the carbon footprint of one of the most energy-intensive industries.
SAIL’s partnership with JCIL is a proactive response to the global demand for sustainable industrial practices and aligns with India’s commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2070. The collaboration is expected to accelerate the adoption of eco-friendly technologies in the steel sector, setting a benchmark for other industries in their green transformation journey.
This initiative not only positions SAIL and JCIL as pioneers in sustainable steelmaking but also strengthens India’s leadership in green energy solutions, fostering innovation and long-term economic growth. The partnership between SAIL and JCIL is a significant step towards achieving India’s broader climate objectives, particularly under the National Green Hydrogen Mission. It showcases a shared commitment to innovation, sustainability, and the decarbonization of iron and steel production processes.
The collaboration aims to leverage the collective expertise of SAIL and JCIL to integrate cutting-edge green technologies into traditional steelmaking processes. This aligns with SAIL’s strategy to reduce carbon emissions and improve resource efficiency, ensuring its operations meet evolving market demands and environmental regulations. The partnership between SAIL and JCIL is a proactive response to the global demand for sustainable industrial practices and aligns with India’s commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2070.
The collaboration is anticipated to accelerate the adoption of eco-friendly technologies in the steel sector, setting a benchmark for other industries in their green transformation journey. This initiative not only positions SAIL and JCIL as pioneers in sustainable steelmaking but also strengthens India’s leadership in green energy solutions, fostering innovation and long-term economic growth. The partnership between SAIL and JCIL is a significant step towards achieving India’s broader climate objectives, particularly under the National Green Hydrogen Mission.