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Steel Sovereignty & Sustainability Struggles Shadow EUROMETAL Symposium

सोमवार, 7 जुलाई 2025

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The 75th anniversary event of EUROMETAL, held in Luxembourg, brought together major voices in Europe's steel industry including Marcegaglia, Tata Steel, and Eurofer to address decarbonization, trade measures, CBAM, and green steel. Key issues included energy costs, green steel pricing, and import threats.

Spiraling Steel Shifts & Sustainability Strains

At the heart of the 75th EUROMETAL event in Luxembourg was a clear consensus, Europe's steel sector is grappling with monumental challenges. From rising energy costs to decarbonization imperatives, the conference highlighted how these forces collide. Discussions revealed that around 55% of steel is still produced using the blast furnace-basic oxygen method, while 45% comes from electric arc furnaces. That balance is set to tip as cleaner processes gain favour, but only if affordable energy is ensured.

Energy Enigmas & Emission Endeavours

The path toward greener steel production remains entangled in the enigma of energy access. With plans for up to 50 million metric tons of new green steel capacity between 2026 and 2030, the industry must secure 165 terawatt hours of electricity, including 90 terawatt hours just for hydrogen. Henrik Adam of Tata Steel Netherlands emphasized that Europe's electricity demand will double by 2030 and quadruple by 2050. Current industrial electricity rates in Europe hover over €100 ($118) per MWh, vastly higher than Asia or the United States.

Iron Imports & Industrial Interdependence

To bypass high production costs, many stakeholders suggested importing hot-briquetted iron and direct reduced iron from the Middle East and North Africa. Antonio Marcegaglia noted projects in Nordic nations and France benefiting from renewables and nuclear energy, yet acknowledged the probable reliance on cheaper imported raw materials. As Europe's decarbonization journey intensifies, sourcing from energy-rich regions could provide crucial balance.

Green Gold & Price Premium Paradoxes

Despite optimism, green steel remains a niche market. In 2024, less than 100,000 metric tons of such steel were traded in Europe. Premiums for low-emission steel range from €100 to €200 per metric ton, but buyers remain cautious. According to Klöckner & Co SE, using green steel would only raise car prices by 0.7% and home appliances by 3.6%, but uncertainty about 'greenwashing' continues to deter wide adoption.

Capacity Conundrums & Consumption Contractions

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation & Development estimates global steel capacity exceeds 600 million metric tons per year, with the EU holding over 200 million. Yet EU production in 2024 stood at only 129.49 million metric tons. Meanwhile, steel demand has shrunk to just 127 million metric tons. Imports dominate a sizable 25 to 30% of hot-rolled coil consumption, pressuring domestic producers despite safeguard measures extended till June 2026.

Trade Turbulence & Tariff Tussles

The European Commission plans to replace existing safeguards with long-term tariff rate quotas starting July 2026. Eurofer proposes setting a higher above-quota tariff at 50% and covering all products uniformly. Countries like Indonesia have rapidly increased shipments to the EU, raising the possibility of being included under stricter quotas. Still, no formal reviews are planned, leaving many import-related concerns unresolved.

Carbon Constraints & Bureaucratic Burdens

The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism emerged as a crucial but controversial tool. A public consultation launched on July 2 aims to address loopholes and widen its scope. Starting 2026, importers must pay for embedded emissions, reaching full cost by 2034. Julian Verden from Stemcor projected CBAM could add €56 per tonne for high-emission steel, impacting competitiveness. Yet, CBAM is also expected to support price recovery in the struggling domestic market.

Legislative Labyrinths & Lucrative Leverage

The European Commission has promised to use CBAM-generated revenues to support vulnerable domestic producers. Eurofer insists on faster implementation and broader trade protections. Fastmarkets' daily HRC index fell to €550 per tonne on July 4, its lowest since October 2024, showing the urgency for regulatory action. Whether CBAM becomes a catalyst for green growth or remains a bureaucratic hurdle depends on how quickly these policies are realized.

Key Takeaways:

  • EU steelmakers need 165TWh of energy by 2030, including 90TWh for H₂ production

  • Green steel trades under 100,000 metric tons in 2024, with premiums between €100-200 per ton

  • CBAM may add €56 per ton for high-emission imports, reshaping trade dynamics from 2026

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