MIWS: Steel Decarbonization Policies

An LLM-Assisted Journey through Global Strategies
Prof. Fabio Miani | University of Udine, Italy
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Core Policy Lecture Notes

The foundational lectures exploring key concepts, strategies, and comparative analyses in steel decarbonization policy.

Lecture 01

China Running Fast: Decarbonization Strategy

Analysis of China's rapid approach to steel decarbonization, examining policy frameworks, technological investments, and implementation pace compared to global counterparts.

Lecture 02

Hydrogen in Chinese Steel Production

Examination of hydrogen's role in China's steel decarbonization roadmap, including pilot projects, infrastructure challenges, and integration with existing industrial ecosystems.

Lecture 03

BIG STEEL vs MINIMILLS: Christensen's Analysis

Applying Clayton Christensen's disruption theory to steel production, comparing traditional integrated mills with emerging minimill technologies and their decarbonization implications.

Lecture 04

Speed Run vs Marathon: Strategic Approaches

Comparative analysis of rapid vs. gradual decarbonization pathways, evaluating risks, investments, and policy implications for different national and corporate contexts.

Country & Regional Profiles

Detailed documentation of decarbonization strategies, policies, and implementation status across different countries and regions.

European Union

EU Green Deal, Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), and regional collaboration frameworks.

United States

Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) incentives, DOE initiatives, and state-level policies.

Japan

COURSE50 program, hydrogen reduction technologies, and industry-government partnerships.

India

National Green Hydrogen Mission, scrap-based production, and capacity expansion challenges.

HTML Resources & Geographic Descriptions

Interactive maps, visualizations, and detailed geographic analyses complementing the policy and country documentation.

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