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News Releases
State identified as hub for low-emission, economically feasible steel production, securing federal funding to accelerate industry transformation.
US DOE grants will address a variety of technologies aimed at efficiencies for Minnesota’s iron ore industry
Regional News
Regional News
- Green hydrogen could make Minnesota a leader in climate-friendly steel
- Low-emissions steelmaking could be big business for Minnesota's Iron Range, experts say
- Green shoots of hope: Despite harsh political winds, renewable energy can help communities weather the storm.
- Partnerships may pave the way to a more environmentally focused future in the mining industry
Publications
Publications
- A recently-released paper from five national labs spotlights Minnesota as having the critical attributes for hydrogen-based steel and ammonia production that could potentially be cost-competitive with traditional steelmaking processes by 2035. This paper is the foundation for MITI.
MITI Funding Awards
MITI Funding Awards
Feasibility Study: Pre-FEED (Front-End Engineering Design) for Green Iron Plant
NRRI received $1.34M from the DOE Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Technology Office to examine the feasibility of constructing a hydrogen-based direct reduced iron plant in northern Minnesota. It represents a first step toward a low-carbon, secure domestic supply of iron for the U.S. steel industry, leading to innovations applied to other carbon-intensive industries.
The MITI Newsletter: MITI Memo
MITI Memos are regular updates on the Midwest Industrial Transformation Initiative—a coalition of research, industry, governmental and community partners working to accelerate the transition of bedrock American industries to a new era of global leadership, domestic production, and reduced carbon emissions.
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