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POLITICO Energy
Why a major steelmaker could ditch Biden’s climate agenda - and dollars
Sep 17, 2024
Zack Colman, a journalist at POLITICO specializing in climate change, discusses a pivotal moment for a major U.S. steelmaker considering forgoing a $500 million grant from the Biden administration. He unpacks the reasons behind this potential rejection, including high production costs and market dynamics. The conversation also highlights the broader implications for Biden's climate agenda and the challenges in decarbonizing the steel industry. As negotiations unfold, the future of climate initiatives hangs in the balance amid political uncertainty.
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- Cleveland Cliffs is contemplating rejecting a $500 million federal grant due to market uncertainties surrounding the profitability of green steel production.
- The current reliance on incentives without regulatory measures complicates the transition to cleaner steel production amidst cheaper foreign competition.
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Challenges in Green Steel Production
Cleveland Cliffs, a major US steelmaker, is considering passing on a $500 million federal grant aimed at transitioning to greener steel production methods. The CEO expressed concerns that the current market for green steel does not justify the higher costs associated with that production, which entails replacing coal with hydrogen. This situation highlights a disconnect between governmental climate goals and market realities, as the company would need to invest an additional $1.1 billion to implement these changes. Without a viable consumer base willing to absorb these costs, the push for emissions reductions in the steel industry faces significant obstacles.
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