A consortium of nearly all European steelmakers including Corus, Arcelor and TKS together with around 40 other industrial organisations, research institutes and universities has put forward to the European Commission a 40M [euro] integrated project to develop 'breakthrough technologies' to substantially
If accepted by the Commission the programme, known as ULCOS (Ultra Low C[O.sub.2]
Steelmaking) could receive up to 50% funding.
The research forms part of the 'European Steel Technology Platform' launched in Brussels recently. Besides C[O.sub.2] reduction, the Platform, within the EC's research framework, provides a vehicle for new process routes for products that will satisfy the constantly evolving needs of European consumers through to 2030. It also embraces training and promoting the image of steel.