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A giant leap towards sustainability: Bahia positions itself as a global pioneer in the innovative production of HBI, sustainable iron
A Brazil Iron Mining announces a bold project of US $ 5 billion na Chapada Diamantina, placing the Bahia at the forefront of production hot briquetted iron (HBI). This product, essential for the manufacture of “green steel”, promises to meet the growing global demand for sustainable solutions. The initiative includes the construction of a mine, One 120 km railway and a steel, positioning the region as one of the main innovation hubs in the industry mining.
Economic and social impact in Chapada Diamantina
The Vice President of International Relations of Brazil Iron, Emerson Souza, highlights the importance of the project not only for the sector, but for the socioeconomic development of the region, covering the municipalities of Piatã, Abaíra e Jussiape. With the expectation of generating more than 55 thousand jobs and a tax revenue of $ 47 billion for the state, the project promises to transform the local economy. At the same time, the production of HBI in Bahia will double 5 million for 10 million tons annually, in a global market that produces around 20 million tons per annum.
Sustainability and innovation at the heart of the project
Production HBI in Bahia represents a significant advance in industry decarbonization, using technologies that allow steel production in electric furnaces. This process not only avoids carbon emissions, but also contributes to carbon sequestration, aligning with global sustainability goals. Henry Carballal, president of CBPM, emphasizes that the project will be a milestone in global sustainability, combating fake news about environmental impacts and promoting technological benefits for the state, according to the atarde website.
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Collaboration for a sustainable future
During the event in the auditorium of Federation of Industries of the State of Bahia (Fieb), it became clear that the collaboration between the Brazil Iron, CBPM, Ea fever will be crucial to prepare the Bahian industry for this new chapter. Carlos Henrique Passos, president of Fieb, reinforces that the project will decentralize the Bahian industrial park and attract new sustainable investments. The production of HBI It is not just a technological advance, but a commitment to society's and the planet's demands for green products.
With this innovative project, Bahia positions itself as a global leader in the production of green iron, promoting a more sustainable and economically prosperous future for the region and Brazil.
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