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Danish wind energy company Orsted has announced two partnerships that could reduce emissions across the development and operation of windfarms. The company has signed a memorandum of understanding with German steel producer Salzgitter to supply offshore wind power and renewable hydrogen for production of low-carbon steel. The partners plan to use this steel, as well as recycled scrap from decommissioned offshore wind turbines, to produce new components for Orsted’s projects. Orsted aims for net-zero emissions from its operations by 2025 and from indirect emissions by 2040. “As a supplier of green power and as a large offtaker of steel, we consider the partnership with Salzgitter a great oppo
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