China is pushing to decarbonize its steel industry by shifting to green technologies like electric arc furnaces. As China reduces its reliance on Australian metallurgical coal and traditional iron ore (hematite) for steel production, Australia's key exports are at risk.
To adapt, Australia must invest in green iron processing and hydrogen to align with China's new supply chains.
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Chinaโs green steel push a reality check for Australia - Asia Times
Australia has flourished as an export powerhouse for decades. Much of this prosperity has been driven by the nationโs natural endowment with two importantChristoph Nedopil (Asia Times)
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Unknown parent • • •@xyhhx China has a concrete plan for making the transition, and short term use of fossil fuels is in line with that.
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China already achieved its 2030 installed clean energy target in July 2024
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Wind and solar to surpass 40% of Chinaโs power capacity by year-end scmp.com/business/commodities/โฆ
Meanwhile, overall emissions are now in structural decline in China.
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Visualizing Chinaโs Energy Transition in 5 Charts
Bruno Venditti (Visual Capitalist)