State-owned Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) on Thursday said it has entered into a partnership with the Indian arm of John Cockerill Group for using green technologies in iron and steelmaking processes.SAIL partners with John Cockerill Group for green technologies in iron and steelmaking processes
State-owned Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) has entered into a partnership with the Indian arm of John Cockerill Group to use green technologies in iron and steelmaking processes. This development is significant as SAIL remains committed to transforming traditional iron and steelmaking practices by adopting advanced, sustainable technologies. The focus areas of this collaboration will be cold rolling and processing for carbon steel, green steel, and silicon steel, specifically CRGO (cold rolled grain-oriented) and CRNO (cold rolled non-oriented) steels. The partnership also seeks to integrate green technologies into iron and steelmaking processes and incorporate advanced steelmaking technologies to enhance efficiency and sustainability. SAIL is aligning its operations with the evolving demands of a dynamic market and contributing to a greener, more sustainable future by focusing on reducing carbon emissions and improving resource efficiency. François David Martino, CEO of John Cockerill Industry and Chairman of John Cockerill India Limited, said that by leveraging their technologies, they can drive meaningful change in decarbonization and sustainable steelmaking. He added that John Cockerill is proud to contribute to the growth of India’s steel sector through this transformative partnership with SAIL. He also said that by combining their expertise and innovative technologies, they aim to deliver impactful solutions that enhance production efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and position Indian steel producers as leaders on the global stage. Together, they can create meaningful advancements that drive sustainability and competitiveness in the industry. He said that their Group is committed to helping India’s steel industry transition to greener, more sustainable production processes. This MoU reflects a shared dedication to addressing pressing environmental challenges while strengthening the competitiveness of India’s steel industry.