Teaser: A Deep Dive into The Future of green steel in the EU – New RAW MATTERS Podcast Episode Coming Soon

What does it really take to make steel green – and can Europe stay competitive while doing it?

The upcoming episode of the RAW MATTERS podcast takes a closer look at one of the most important (and challenging) pieces of the climate transition: green steel. This time, the conversation features Adolfo Aiello, Deputy Director General at EUROFER, alongside Peter Tom Jones and Bart Blanpain (KU Leuven), bringing together policy and technical perspectives.

Steel might not always make the list of “critical raw materials,” but it’s absolutely critical to Europe’s future – supporting everything from wind turbines to transport infrastructure. In this episode, the speakers unpack why decarbonising steel matters so much, and what it will take to get there.

Expect a lively and insightful discussion covering:

• How steel is made today – and how it can be made greener, including hydrogen-based processes, electric arc furnaces, and emerging technologies like plasma-based steelmaking (as explored in projects such as H2PLASMARED, HELIOS, HEPHAESTUS).
• The real-world challenges behind green steel, from high investment costs to the availability of affordable renewable energy and hydrogen.
• Europe’s position in a global market, and how it compares to major players like China and others.
• The role of EU policies, including Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), and the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS), in shaping a viable path forward.

One key takeaway? The technology is moving fast – but making green steel competitive is just as much about economics and policy as it is about innovation.

This episode also sets the scene for the next discussion on the future of EU climate policy and energy-intensive industries.

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