MECON, a state-owned enterprise in India, has issued a Request for Proposal (RfP) for interested parties to participate in pilot projects focused on hydrogen injection in sponge iron plants and blast furnaces. The initiative, aimed at driving decarbonization and sustainability, is part of the Ministry of Steel's efforts to promote greener practices in the steel industry. The RFP document was made available through e-tender mode on various platforms, with a bid submission deadline of July 8, 2024. Various entities, including public sector enterprises, private players, research institutions, and equipment design companies, are invited to submit their proposals for the selected scheme. Direct reduced iron (DRI) plants and blast furnaces play crucial roles in the steel production process, and the adoption of hydrogen injection technology in these facilities is expected to contribute to reducing carbon emissions. MECON's push for hydrogen injection pilot projects reflects a positive sentiment towards embracing innovative solutions for environmental sustainability within the steel sector.