Caitlin Swalec

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Caitlin Swalec

Caitlin Swalec

@caitlinswalec

Tracking steel + industrial decarbonization @GlobalEnergyMon / MESM in Climate & Energy @brenucsb / BS ChemEng @WPI / wild swimmer / thru hiker Views are my own

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Caitlin Swalec@caitlinswalec·
Very excited and proud to share this latest work of our heavy industry team at Global Energy Monitor! Our Global Blast Furnace Tracker (GBFT) is a free, publicly-available dataset covering over 90% of global pig iron production capacity.
Global Energy Monitor@GlobalEnergyMon

🚨 NEW TRACKER 🚨 Check out our new 🌐 Global #BlastFurnace Tracker cataloging: 🔥 1408 blast furnaces across 477 plants in 55 countries 🌏 🏗️ A total of 2.0B tonnes pig iron capacity, representing 91% of the global capacity View & download the data: globalenergymonitor.org/projects/globa…

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"Relining is a costly investment decision that can extend the life cycle of coal-based steelmaking by decades, locking in significant emissions potential and diverting much-needed capital from lower-emissions technology like direct reduced iron plants and electric arc furnaces"
Global Energy Monitor@GlobalEnergyMon

📢 New GEM research reveals that over half of Russia's 🇷🇺 coal-based blast furnace capacity is set for relining in the next decade. Can the country seize the opportunity to pivot towards greener technologies? Find out more in our latest briefing: bit.ly/3HW608x

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Global Energy Monitor@GlobalEnergyMon·
📢 New GEM research reveals that over half of Russia's 🇷🇺 coal-based blast furnace capacity is set for relining in the next decade. Can the country seize the opportunity to pivot towards greener technologies? Find out more in our latest briefing: bit.ly/3HW608x
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SteelWatch
SteelWatch@SteelWatch2030·
If the #Steel industry decarbonised, it would be equal to removing all India's greenhouse gas emissions. Help us do that. Learn more here: bit.ly/49ixXDE #NowHiring #
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Global Energy Monitor@GlobalEnergyMon·
As steel's climate impact is examined, can the industry embrace greener practices? GEM's @caitlinswalec believes it can: "The steel industry has been through these big changes before, it's totally possible to go through them again." Watch the full video: ft.com/video/d70764be…
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Caitlin Swalec@caitlinswalec·
Though we've seen movement in green iron/steel announcements over the past few years, top steel producers still need to commit to clear and transparent net zero goals.
Global Energy Monitor@GlobalEnergyMon

📢 Just in: A new GEM report reveals alarming stats on the #steel industry's sustainability challenges. Coal-based steelmaking outpaces green efforts, and only a third of the top 50 producers aim for net zero emissions by 2050. 🌍🏭 Learn more: bit.ly/3MgwDr4

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Caitlin Swalec@caitlinswalec·
@jonls_1 @CleanPowerDave @GlobalEnergyMon DRI uses CO and hydrogen as reducing agents, most commonly coming from syngas, coal, or reformed natural gas. However, using green hydrogen (produced through a renewables-powered electrolyzer) allows the DRI production to be near zero emissions.
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Caitlin Swalec@caitlinswalec·
@jonls_1 @CleanPowerDave @GlobalEnergyMon Some EAFs can be used just for recycling (all scrap fed, we call it secondary steelmaking). When an EAF is used for primary steelmaking as Dave was describing, the unit is typically charged with a small amount of scrap, possibly some pig iron, and then direct reduced iron (DRI).
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Caitlin Swalec@caitlinswalec·
@CleanPowerDave @Sustainable2050 @GlobalEnergyMon The total amount of steelmaking capacity under development has risen since 2022, but the proportion of steel capacity using under development and brought online in the last two years is shifting towards more EAF and less coal-based BF-BOF.
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Global Energy Monitor@GlobalEnergyMon·
Reuters reports on the potential for massive increases in emissions in India if the country continues with its coal-based steelmaking plans reuters.com/article/global…
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Global Energy Monitor@GlobalEnergyMon·
This growth comes at a critical time as the steel industry faces a significant US$554 billion in stranded asset risk. 💰 @caitlinswalec, Program Director for Heavy Industry at GEM says, “Steel producers and consumers need to raise ambition for decarbonization plans."
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SteelWatch
SteelWatch@SteelWatch2030·
🔥 New investments in coal-based steelmaking are a clear & present danger to the planet. 71% of global coal-based blast furnaces facing reinvestment by 2030. Let's avoid locking in high-emission technologies for another 20 years. #Steel #GreenSteel #Coal #Climate
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Global Energy Monitor@GlobalEnergyMon·
🚨 NEW TRACKER 🚨 Check out our new 🌐 Global #BlastFurnace Tracker cataloging: 🔥 1408 blast furnaces across 477 plants in 55 countries 🌏 🏗️ A total of 2.0B tonnes pig iron capacity, representing 91% of the global capacity View & download the data: globalenergymonitor.org/projects/globa…
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Caitlin Swalec@caitlinswalec·
@SteelWatch2030 has launched their first report with some clear calls to action for the global steel industry: 1⃣ No relinings 2⃣ No new blast furnaces 3⃣ Transition out of metallurgical coal use 4⃣ OECD-based companies and countries must lead the way bit.ly/44flj5b
SteelWatch@SteelWatch2030

🚀 Exciting news! We are thrilled to announce the official launch of SteelWatch, a new organisation bringing climate urgency to the steel industry. Together, let's demand a greener future. steelwatch.org #ClimateEmergency #Climate #Steel #GreenSteel #ClimateAction

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Caitlin Swalec@caitlinswalec·
Data from @GlobalEnergyMon shows that the steel industry is not shifting away from coal-based steel production quickly enough to meet net zero targets. @SteelWatch2030 is stepping up to change that. Welcome!
SteelWatch@SteelWatch2030

We are proud to introduce SteelWatch, a game-changing organisation committed to bring climate urgency to the steel industry. Get ready for our upcoming launch on Monday & join us on this journey to accelerate the transformation to a decarbonised steel sector #ClimateEmergency

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Caitlin Swalec@caitlinswalec·
Check out the steel decarbonization work by @CentreEnvRights and @forourclimate! I am amazed and inspired by the coalition building these women have driven to get coal out of steel and protect communities affected by industrial pollution.
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Caitlin Swalec@caitlinswalec·
Had a *blast* representing @GlobalEnergyMon on the green steel transition panel at @ieefa_institute along with Anna Song of @forourclimate and @LeanneGovinds of @CentreEnvRights!
IEEFA.org@ieefa_institute

“The transition away from coal-based steel production is underway, but it's moving far too slowly,” says @caitlinswalec. “To meet climate goals, we need to stop building and reinvesting in blast furnaces and focus our efforts on low-emissions steelmaking.” #energyfinance2023

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