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
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 moreContribute to Task 52
Join the Task 52 expert network or contact the Task team to contribute to workshops, datasets, modelling and technical outputs.