# Global low‑carbon steel development > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/global-lowcarbon-steel-development > Updated: 2026-08-05T17:07:36.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. Research in Sweden demonstrated that bio‑char derived from wood residues can substitute fossil coal in steelmaking, injecting more carbon into molten iron than conventional graphite. The work also introduced a computational‑experimental method for adapting gas turbines to high‑hydrogen fuels, aiming to cut CO₂ emissions from power generation. A week later, industry leaders in Brazil convened during São Paulo Climate Week to discuss low‑carbon steel production and sustainable fuels. Representatives from Stellantis, ArcelorMittal, and Saint‑Gobain highlighted a mix of solutions—including natural‑gas, renewable charcoal, green hydrogen, electrolyzers, AI, and increased scrap recycling—to decarbonise steel used in vehicles and other sectors. The round‑table stressed the need for supportive regulations, public‑private cooperation, and circular‑economy measures to advance Brazil’s transition to a low‑carbon economy. Together, the snapshots trace a trajectory from laboratory‑scale innovations in Sweden to broader industry‑wide commitments in Brazil, illustrating growing global momentum toward greener steel and related energy technologies. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-05: Brazil steel industry pushes low‑carbon production and sustainable fuels Brazil’s steel sector discussed low‑carbon production at the São Paulo Climate Week, with Stellantis, ArcelorMittal and Saint‑Gobain highlighting technologies such as green hydrogen, renewable charcoal and AI, 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-steel-industry-pushes-lowcarbon-production-and-sustainable-fuels ### 2026-07-27: Swedish researchers advance low‑carbon steel and turbine technologies Swedish research shows bio‑char can improve steelmaking carbon input and new modelling methods ready gas turbines for hydrogen fuel, both aiming to cut emissions. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/swedish-researchers-advance-lowcarbon-steel-and-turbine-technologies --- Cite as: Global low‑carbon steel development. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/global-lowcarbon-steel-development