CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, has conducted a successful trial of its pioneering hydrogen production technology at BlueScope’s Port Kembla Steelworks in New South Wales. The trial focused on CSIRO’s tubular solid oxide electrolysis (SOE) technology, operating for over 1,000 hours and demonstrating the generation of affordable and renewable hydrogen on a large scale. This new approach, which utilizes waste heat from processes like steelmaking in addition to electricity, significantly enhances efficiency, with an electrical input of less than 36kWh per kilogram of hydrogen produced. Dr. Sarb Giddey highlighted the importance of reducing electricity costs in renewable hydrogen production, emphasizing the potential impact of this technology on the industry. Real-world trials showcased the technology's strong performance in terms of hydrogen output, electrical efficiency, and reliability. BlueScope's endorsement of hydrogen as a key element in its emissions reduction strategy underscores the significance of the CSIRO electrolyser pilot. The positive outcomes observed during the trial align with BlueScope's goals of lowering carbon emissions in steelmaking, setting a promising trajectory for sustainable steel production. Hadean Energy, a company spun out of CSIRO, is driving industrial decarbonization through the commercialization of the SOE technology. CEO Chris Rowland noted the cost-effectiveness and readiness of the technology for deployment, particularly in challenging sectors like steelmaking. Supported by the Science and Industry Endowment Fund, this breakthrough in hydrogen production technology signals a pivotal advancement in the journey towards decarbonizing industrial operations worldwide, offering innovative solutions for emission reduction and sustainable practices.