Task 52
Hydrogen for Iron
and Steelmaking
Tracking technologies, resources, supply chains and future pathways for hydrogen-based iron and steelmaking.
7–9%
of global CO₂ emissions from steelmaking
0
H₂ TCP participating countries
0+
contributing experts
Global reach
An international platform
Task 52 connects experts from 19 countries across the IEA Hydrogen Technology Collaboration Programme — pooling data, analysis and experience to accelerate the hydrogen-based iron and steel transition.
- Coordinated datasets and modelling across participating countries
- Shared workshops, expert dialogues and joint publications
- A balanced, independent and validated international evidence base
IEA Hydrogen TCP Countries
Participating
in Task 52
Task structure
Three interlinked Subtasks and a linkage activity
Technology Assessment and Readiness
A comprehensive review and synthesis of current and emerging hydrogen-based iron and steelmaking technologies, benchmarking direct reduction, hybrid smelting and electrolytic concepts.
Read moreResources, Supply Chains and Infrastructure
An examination of logistics, infrastructure and supply-chain requirements for large-scale deployment and international trade of hydrogen-derived DRI, HBI and steel.
Read moreGlobal Transformation Pathways, Competitiveness and Power Systems
An assessment of global and national transformation pathways for hydrogen-based steelmaking, including competitiveness considerations and interactions with power and hydrogen systems.
Read moreTask Linkage and Exchange
A cross-cutting activity that supports coordination and exchange across Subtasks A, B and C, connecting technology assessment, supply-chain analysis and global pathway modelling through a coherent Task-level framework.
Read moreSignature platform
Global Iron Transition Outlook
The Global Iron Transition Outlook brings together project tracking, steel plant mapping, iron ore mine and quality data, and future DRI/HBI trade modelling to support evidence-based analysis of the hydrogen-based iron and steel transition.
Hydrogen Iron Project Tracker
Track current and announced DRI, HBI, hydrogen iron, green iron and near-zero iron projects worldwide.
OpenSteel Plant Transition Map
Map current global steel plants and assess hydrogen conversion and EAF transition opportunities.
OpenIron Ore Mine and Quality Map
Map major iron ore mines and their relevance and suitability for hydrogen-based ironmaking.
OpenGreen Iron Trade Atlas
Future DRI/HBI trade modelling — export regions, demand centres and cost-competitive routes.
OpenHydrogen Iron Pathways Explorer
Interactive scenario viewer for H2-DRI pathways, energy demand and cost sensitivity analysis.
OpenLatest updates
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Upcoming Oxford and Melbourne workshops and past Berlin event.
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