The European Union has awarded a €1.8 million research grant to a project focused on decarbonizing blast furnaces by injecting hydrogen using the Sequence Impulse Process (SIP) technology. With the iron and steel industry accounting for a significant portion of global CO2 emissions, the push towards carbon neutrality has led to the exploration of innovative technologies like hydrogen-based reduction. This project aims to address the challenges of injecting hydrogen into blast furnaces to potentially reduce emissions by up to 20%. The consortium, led by Primetals Technologies, includes key players in the steelmaking sector and aims to transition from laboratory testing to industrial implementation by 2028. With a total project value of €3.5 million, the initiative is crucial in advancing clean steelmaking practices and contributing to the industry's goal of achieving carbon neutrality. The funding from the Research Fund for Coal and Steel supports the development of environmentally friendly solutions to pave the way for near zero-carbon steelmaking by 2030. Primetals Technologies, known for its environmental innovations, is actively involved in projects focused on hydrogen-based ironmaking, indicating a strong commitment to sustainable practices.