Masdar and EMSTEEL have successfully concluded a groundbreaking green hydrogen-based steel production pilot project in Abu Dhabi, making it the first of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa. This innovative endeavor employs green hydrogen to extract iron from iron ore, a pivotal stage in steel manufacturing that contributes significantly to decarbonization efforts. The green hydrogen generated in this initiative has received certification from Avance Labs using the ISO 19870 methodology and has been validated by Bureau Veritas, showcasing the UAE's ambition to excel in green steel production on a global scale. The collaboration between Masdar and EMSTEEL, the UAE's largest publicly listed steelmaker, highlights a remarkable shift towards clean energy sources, with over 80% of EMSTEEL's energy deriving from clean sources in 2023. The partnership aims to further reduce carbon intensity in the steel sector, with current operations already achieving a 45% lower carbon intensity compared to the global average. The pilot project's alignment with Abu Dhabi's Low Carbon Hydrogen Policy and the UAE National Hydrogen Strategy underscores the nation's strategic goal of leading in low-carbon hydrogen production by 2031. Masdar's extensive experience in renewable energy projects globally drives its target to expand renewable energy capacity to 100 GW by 2030 and produce 1 million tonnes of green hydrogen or derivatives annually within the next decade, positioning the company as a key player in sustainable energy solutions.