Oxford Workshop
Economic competitiveness of hydrogen-based iron and steelmaking
Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford, United Kingdom
Starts 25 September 2026
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
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H₂ TCP participating countries
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organisations
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contributing experts
Global reach
An international platform
Task 52 connects experts from 20 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 iron ore quality, 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
Participation in Task 52 is either by invitation from the Task Leadership Team or through nomination by an IEA Hydrogen TCP ExCo member. Experts in relevant fields may also nominate themselves by contacting the Task team.