Tata Steel Signs MoU with USTB for Low-Carbon Steelmaking

Jharkhandinc Bureau

JAMSHEDPUR, March 17: Tata Steel has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Science and Technology Beijing (USTB) to collaborate on the development of low-carbon steelmaking technologies.

According to the company, the collaboration will focus on research aimed at reducing carbon emissions in steel production and improving sustainability in the sector.

Under the agreement, research teams from Tata Steel, Tata Steel Research and Innovation Limited, and USTB will jointly work on four key areas: scrap-based steelmaking, steel waste utilisation, end-product performance, and carbon capture and utilisation technologies.

Officials said the partnership will leverage USTB’s academic expertise along with its experimental and pilot-scale facilities. This is expected to support testing and validation of technologies before potential industrial-scale implementation.

Tata Steel said the collaboration aligns with its broader strategy to advance low-carbon steelmaking and adopt innovation-driven approaches to reduce environmental impact.

Subodh Pandey, Vice President – Technology, R&D, NMB and Graphene at Tata Steel, said the company is focusing on developing technologies that support the transition to low-carbon steel production.

He said collaboration with academic institutions is important to accelerate innovation and develop solutions that can be applied at scale.

USTB Vice President Shuqiang Jiao said the partnership builds on existing collaboration between the two institutions and will help advance research in metallurgy and materials science.

He said combining academic research capabilities with industrial expertise can support faster validation and application of new technologies.

Academician Xinping Mao said the transition to low-carbon steel production is a key challenge for the global steel industry and requires sustained research and innovation.

He said the collaboration is expected to contribute to the development of technologies aimed at reducing emissions and supporting sustainable industrial growth.

Tata Steel said such partnerships are part of its efforts to work with global institutions to develop solutions for decarbonisation and improve efficiency in steelmaking processes.