JSW Group announced that it has partnered with Finland-based Coolbrook to introduce low-carbon emission technology at its Vijayanagar plant in Karnataka.
JSW Group said in a statement that the partnership follows Coolbrook’s successful completion of the first phase of a large-scale pilot test of Rotodynamic technology at the Brightlands Kemelot campus in the Netherlands in 2023. Stated.
“This strategic partnership will introduce Coolbrook’s Rotodynamic Heating (RDH) technology at JSW’s manufacturing site at its Vijayanagar plant in Karnataka, with the primary goal of achieving low CO2 emissions in steel and cement production. ”, the company said.
According to JSW Group, RDH technology uses renewable electricity to power high-temperature industrial processes in steel and cement production, significantly reducing the need to burn fossil fuels.
PK Murugan, Managing Director, JSW Steel Vijayanagar and Salem Works, said, “The implementation of RDH technology is expected to have a significant impact on the decarbonization of the Group’s manufacturing processes.”
Coolbrook CEO Jonas Lauramo said the company’s “patented electric technology reduces the need to burn fossil fuels and enables significant decarbonization in steel production.” Stated. His USD 23 billion diversified JSW Group has a presence in sectors such as energy, infrastructure, cement, paints, sports and venture capital.