Belgian government releases €6m green steel fund

Belgian government releases €6m green steel fund

Belgium's Council of Ministers have agreed to make €6 million available for the development of green steel.

In order to reach urgent decarbonization targets, the federal government has decided to release €6 million in investment aid, the Council of Ministers announced on 28 October, based on a proposal from energy minister Tinne Van der Straeten.

According to Van der Straeten, green steel is indispensable to make the switch to 100% renewable energy, and ‘running ahead pays off the most.’

“By going green faster, we anchor industry and jobs at home, reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and reduce CO2 emissions”.

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Date posted 02/11/2022

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