Decarbonization of the steel industry: case studies and best practices

The steel industry, among the most energy-intensive and high-emission sectors, is leading an important transformation towards more sustainable production processes. Analyzing concrete case studies such as Ori Martin and Feralpi, it emerges how advanced heat recovery technologies enable significant reductions in carbon footprint while maintaining competitiveness and productivity.

The implementation of ORC systems for heat recovery from electric arc furnaces (EAF) and other high-temperature steel processes has allowed these companies to generate clean electrical energy reusable in the production process, with documented energy savings between 10% and 25%. These pioneering projects are setting new efficiency standards for the entire sector, demonstrating that the transition to low-emission production processes is not only technically feasible but also economically advantageous.