BioCarbUpgrade
Background
The theme of this project is biocarbon for sustainable metallurgical industries in response to the Research Council of Norway KSP-K call.
It addresses the topic of environmentally friendly energy and its focus on long-term, sustainable development of the energy system, while supporting the transition to a zero-emission society and promoting competitive Norwegian business and industry.
It is also directed towards the ENERGIX program plan and its focus on
- sustainable utilisation and consumption of renewable energy resources - as biomass,
- reduction of Norwegian and global emissions of greenhouse gases - from metallurgical industry,
- enhancement of Norway’s security of supply - through increased use of domestic biomass resources,
- strengthened innovation in Norwegian trade and industry and the public sector - for the metallurgical value chains and
- further development of Norwegian research and educational institutions to support innovation efforts in the metallurgical industry.