CORDIS · 101138228 · HORIZON

H2PlasmaRed Hydrogen Plasma Reduction for Steelmaking and Circular Economy

Coordinator: OULUN YLIOPISTO (FI)

The main objective of H2PlasmaRed is to develop hydrogen plasma smelting reduction (HPSR) technology for the reduction of iron ores and steelmaking sidestreams to meet the targets of the European Green Deal for reducing CO2 emissions and supporting the circular economy in the steel industry across Europe. Our ambition is to introduce a near CO2-free reduction process to support the goal of the Paris Agreement - a 90% reduction in the carbon intensity of steel production by 2050. To achieve this, H2PlasmaRed will develop HPSR from TRL5 to TRL7 by demonstrating the HPSR in a pilot-HPSR reactor …

EU contribution
€6.0M
Total cost
Period
2024-01-01 → 2027-12-31
Framework
Horizon Europe (2021–2027)
Funding scheme
HORIZON-IA
Call
HORIZON-CL4-2023-TWIN-TRANSITION-01
Status
SIGNED

About Horizon Europe (2021–2027)

Horizon Europe is the EU's current research and innovation programme, covering 2021 to 2027 with a budget of roughly €95.5 billion. Its three pillars are Excellent Science (frontier research and mobility), Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness (mission-driven collaborative projects in health, climate, digital, security and food) and Innovative Europe (the EIC and EIT). It also funds five EU Missions targeting cancer, climate adaptation, smart cities, oceans and soils.

EU contribution: €6.0M awarded to the consortium. The project runs over approximately 4 years from 2024-01-01 to 2027-12-31.

Full record on CORDIS — partners, deliverables, publications, news.

Open on cordis.europa.eu → Grant DOI ↗

Frequently asked questions

Who funds this research project?
This project is funded by the European Union through the Horizon Europe (2021–2027) programme, under the HORIZON-IA funding scheme.
What is the EU contribution?
The European Commission contributes €6.0M.
Which EU programme funds it?
The project is funded under Horizon Europe (2021–2027), call HORIZON-CL4-2023-TWIN-TRANSITION-01.
Who coordinates the project?
The project is coordinated by OULUN YLIOPISTO (FI).
What is the project timeline?
The project runs from 2024-01-01 to 2027-12-31 — approximately 4 years.
Where can I find the full project record?
The complete record — partners, deliverables, publications and news — is published on CORDIS under project ID 101138228.