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ACME Group to Invest ₹5,000 Crore in Green Steel Facility

MUMBAI: ACME Group is set to invest approximately ₹5,000 crore to establish a 1.2 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) Green Hot Briquetted Iron (HBI) and Green Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) facility in its first phase, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable steel production in India.
Chairman Manoj Kumar Upadhyay said on October 12 that ACME has signed a binding term sheet with Vietnam’s Stavian Industrial Metal for a long-term supply of 0.8 MTPA of green HBI and DRI on a take-or-pay/supply-or-pay basis over ten years. Stavian specializes in processing, trading, and investing in industrial metals with a focus on sustainable development and innovation in the global market.”This collaboration integrates green steel into ACME’s portfolio and supports our strategic business expansion,” Mr. Upadhyay said. The formal offtake agreement will follow, ensuring supply from the upcoming facility.

Green Hydrogen at the Core

The project will leverage ACME’s green hydrogen capabilities to process HBI and DRI for green steel manufacturing. The hydrogen will be sourced from the Group’s under-construction green hydrogen facility. The new Green HBI/DRI facility will be located on an existing site equipped with renewable energy infrastructure.

Applications for regulatory approvals are underway, and construction will commence once clearances are obtained. ACME is also building green hydrogen facilities in Odisha and Oman, highlighting its global clean energy focus.

Strategic Global Partnership

David Nguyen Minh Tu, Chairman of Stavian Industrial Metal, emphasized that the partnership is a shared commitment to net-zero goals, targeting 2050 for Vietnam and 2070 for India. Stavian’s strong global presence across 20,000 customers in over 100 countries positions it to support sustainable steel production worldwide.

Rising Demand for Green Steel

The green steel market is expanding rapidly due to climate commitments, regulatory mandates, and corporate decarbonization efforts. Industries such as automotive, construction, and consumer goods are driving demand for low-carbon steel products, presenting significant opportunities for manufacturers and clean technology providers.

Globally, countries like the US, China, and European nations are investing heavily in hydrogen-based steelmaking technologies to reduce emissions and modernize production processes. India’s green steel initiatives are aligned with these international trends, aiming to support low-carbon industrial growth (Ministry of Steel, India).

Future Outlook

ACME’s investment marks a significant step in India’s transition toward sustainable steel production. By integrating green hydrogen and renewable power, the company aims to reduce the carbon footprint of steel manufacturing while meeting rising industrial demand for environmentally responsible materials.

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