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Decarbonizing US Industrial Operations: Pathways, Costs, and Finance Mechanisms
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Key Findings
Green hydrogen at $2/kg by 2030 makes steel decarbonization viable. Carbon capture costs have fallen 40% in a decade. 45Q tax credits significantly improve CCUS project economics.
US heavy industry faces a complex decarbonization challenge. This whitepaper examines technology pathways—including hydrogen, electrification, and CCUS—and their economics for steel, cement, chemicals, and petrochemicals.