Benteler secures low-carbon steel from thyssenkrupp

Benteler Automotive has secured a long-term supply of climate-friendly Bluemint Steel from thyssenkrupp Steel for the production of vehicle components. Both companies have signed a corresponding memorandum of understanding, Kallanish learns from Benteler.

For Bluemint Steel, a proportion of the coking coal in the blast furnace process is replaced by pre-produced sponge iron or specially prepared scrap steel. Additionally, the cooperation between tk Steel and Benteler will be intensified from 2026. At that point, the steel will be made through the planned direct reduction-submerged arc furnace production route, which will be fuelled by green hydrogen and green electricity.

Benteler has set itself the goal of achieving net zero emissions for Scope 1, 2 and 3 (upstream) by 2050. By 2030, the company aims to have halved its production-related CO2 emissions and reduced Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods by 30%. Its Steel/Tube Division is aiming to achieve CO2 neutrality by 2045 through increased energy efficiency, green electricity and climate-neutral starting material.

In addition, Benteler Steel/Tube itself produces “green steel” for customers in an electric arc furnace at its Lingen steel works. However, the production volume there is not sufficient to cover the group’s needs.

Christian Koehl Germany