ArcelorMittal expands its portfolio of renewable energy projects

Core Insights - ArcelorMittal announces three new renewable energy projects in India, totaling 1GW of capacity, which will double its renewable energy capacity in India to 2GW and increase its total global capacity to 3.3GW [1][4] - The projects will result in significant annual CO2 savings, contributing to the company's commitment to sustainable energy and climate responsibility [2][3] Project Details - The three projects include: - Amaravati, Maharashtra: 36MW solar capacity with annual CO2 savings of 0.04 million tonnes, expected completion in H1 2027 [1] - Bikaner, Rajasthan: 400MW solar and 500MWh battery storage, with annual CO2 savings of 0.65 million tonnes, expected completion in H1 2028 [1] - Bachau, Gujarat: 250MW wind, 300MW solar, and 300MWh integrated battery storage, with annual CO2 savings of 0.9 million tonnes, expected completion in H1 2028 [1] Financial Overview - Total capital expenditure for the three projects is estimated at $0.9 billion, with generated power supplied to AMNS India, a joint venture with Nippon Steel [1][2] Environmental Impact - Upon completion of all projects, total annual CO2 savings will reach 4 million tonnes, providing 35% of electricity requirements for AMNS India's Hazira steelmaking operations [3] Global Strategy - In addition to the Indian projects, ArcelorMittal is also developing renewable energy projects in Brazil and Argentina, contributing to a total of 3.3GW of electrical power generation across all regions [4]