Essar Group preps for Green Steel production in Saudi Arabia
Indian conglomerate Essar Group has announced plans to develop a $4.5 billion integrated Green Steel plant in Saudi Arabia. Essar has partnered with Saudi Arabia's Desert Technologies to develop renewable energy generation and storage solutions for the project. The Green Steel Arabia (GSA) project aims to start production in 2027 and will serve industries such as construction, oil and gas, automotive, packaging, and general engineering. The partnership will provide access to green and carbon-free energy storage solutions, boosting the low CO2 emission steel industry.