26/01/2026
📊 MCI's steel industry databases are powering groundbreaking climate research
Our comprehensive capacity data covering 4,500+ global facilities is being cited in peer-reviewed journals tackling one of the world's biggest challenges: steel decarbonization.
Recent publications using MCI data:
🔬 Nature Climate Change - Plant-by-plant decarbonization strategies for global steel
🌍 Earth's Future (AGU) - Carbon neutrality pathways for China's steel sector
🎓 Harvard Business School - Technology diffusion in industrial sectors
Why researchers choose MCI:
✓ 20+ years of verified capacity data
✓ Coverage of every major steel-producing region
✓ Plant-level emissions mapping capability (see coke plant map below)
✓ Continuously updated with market intelligence
This recognition reflects our commitment to data accuracy and industry expertise. When governments, academics, and corporations need authoritative steel sector intelligence, they know where to find it.
Learn more about our research impact:
👉 https://www.metalsconsultinginternational.com/citations.php
Are you working on steel industry research? Let's discuss how our databases can support your analysis.