Global Low Carbon Metallurgy Innovation Forum is an international event organised and hosted by China Baowu, together with its subsidiaries, including Baosteel Group Co.

The Forum brings together leading experts from China and the international steel community to exchange knowledge, experiences and innovative solutions for the development of low-carbon steelmaking technologies and the transition towards more sustainable metallurgical processes.

The event, held at China Baowu's Training and Convention Centre near Shanghai (28-30th October 2026), featured the participation of Filippo Cirilli as a speaker. During the conference, Filippo Cirilli delivered two technical presentations addressing key aspects of steel decarbonisation and low-carbon metallurgy.

The first presentation focused on the current status and developments of RINA's HYDRA facilities, including the pilot Electric Arc Furnace (EAF), already commissioned and operational, and the Direct Reduction Plant (DRP), currently under commissioning and progressing towards full operation.

The presentation also addressed several technical aspects associated with steel production through the Direct Reduction and Electric Arc Furnace route (DRP + EAF), including the quality of input materials, DRI carburisation and their impact on the overall energy performance of the integrated production route. An overview of experimental results concerning the effect of hydrogen combustion atmospheres on steel surface oxidation rates was also presented.

The second presentation focused on CO₂ emissions assessment for different steel production technologies, providing practical examples of emissions calculations according to the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) regulatory framework. The presentation also included an example of Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) calculation, highlighting the growing importance of carbon accounting and regulatory compliance in the transition towards low-carbon steelmaking.

Overall, Filippo Cirilli's contribution highlighted RINA's technical expertise and ongoing activities in the development and assessment of innovative solutions for the decarbonisation of the steel industry, from hydrogen-based direct reduction and EAF technologies to energy performance and carbon-emissions evaluation.