voestalpine launched greentec steel decarbonization initiative targeting carbon neutrality by 2050. The Austrian steelmaker commenced €1.5 billion electric arc furnace construction at Linz & Donawitz sites in 2024, targeting 30% CO₂ reduction by 2027 equivalent to 3-4 million metric tons annually. Hybrid technology combines EAF regarding hot briquetted iron & liquid pig iron from remaining blast furnaces. H2FUTURE electrolyzer produced 681 metric tons green hydrogen validating technical feasibility. SuSteel plasma reduction pilot achieved 500-fold scale-up to 50 kilogram tests. HYFOR fine ore direct reduction eliminates agglomeration requirements. greentec steel Edition products achieving 10% emissions reduction secured partnerships regarding Tadano, OSO Hotwater, FIGO, Flamco, BRUCHA, & Lemvigh-Müller demonstrating commercial viability across automotive, construction, railway, & renewable energy sectors.