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The Green Steel Challenge

The Willy Korf Foundation
Decarbonization
Steel Industry
Green Steel
Hydrogen
China
Electric Arc Furnace
Climate Change
Renewable Energy
Blast Furnace
World Steel Dynamics
Carbon Emissions
Midrex Corporation
Direct Reduced Iron
Arvedi ESP Technology
European Steel Industry
CO2 Emissions
Willy Korf
Sustainability
India
Electric Arc Furnaces

The Green Steel Challenge podcast aims to invite a conversation, ignite innovation and accelerate change within and around the steel industry, contributing significantly to the decarbonisation of this crucial material.

Drawing inspiration from Willy Korf, the German entrepreneur known as a steel rebel and pioneer of the mini-mill and DRI, this podcast challenges the steel industry. Produced by The... more

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Peter Kinzel has a degree in chemical engineering and PhD in process engineering.

Peter started his career at Paul Wurth (today SMS Group) in 1999, has been living for 11 years abroad in South America, Chile and Brazil enabling him to gain experienc... more

Our guest is Stefano Buono, physicist, entrepreneur, and CEO of Newcleo, a company developing next-generation reactors that run on recycled nuclear waste.

We’ll dive into how advanced nuclear could provide clean, reliable power and heat for green ste... more

We welcome from Brazil, Rogério Nogueira, Executive Vice President of Vale.

Vale is one of the world’s largest producers of high-grade iron ore and nickel, headquartered in Brazil, with major operations across South America, Asia, and the Middle East... more

Partner at World Steel Dynamics. World Steel Dynamics is a leading strategic information service that tracks, models, and forecasts steel industry trends — from pricing and trade to decarbonization and technology disruption. John joined us two years ... more

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Recent Guests

Stefano Buono
Physicist, entrepreneur and CEO of Newcleo
Newcleo
Episode: Season 3/Episode 12: Stefano Buono, Newcleo
Rogério Nogueira
Executive Vice President, Vale
Episode: Season 3/Episode 11: Rogério Nogueira, Vale
John Lichtenstein
Partner at World Steel Dynamics
World Steel Dynamics
Episode: Season 3/Episode 10: John E. Lichtenstein, World Steel Dynamics
TV Narendran
CEO and Managing Director of Tata Steel, one of the world's major steel companies
Tata Steel
Episode: Season 3/ Episode 8: TV Narendran, Tata Steel
Tivi Narendran
CEO and Managing Director
Tata Steel
Episode: Season 3/Episode 7: The Journey So Far
Andy Marsh
President and CEO of Plug Power
Plug Power, Inc.
Episode: Season 3/Episode 6: Andy Marsh, Plug Power
Alex Tancock
CEO and co-founder of InterContinental Energy
InterContinental Energy
Episode: Season 3/Episode 5: Alex Tancock, Intercontinental Energy
Professor Olivier Vassart
CEO of Steligence, ArcelorMittal's innovation platform for sustainable construction.
ArcelorMittal
Episode: Season 3/Episode 4: Olivier Vassart, ArcelorMittal Steligence
Berk Birand
CEO and co-founder of Fero Labs, pioneering AI in heavy industry.
Fero Labs
Episode: Season 3/Episode 3: Berk Birand, Fero Labs

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Astrid Korf
Host of The Green Steel Challenge

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#34
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#82
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#87
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#159
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#208
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#237
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Season 3/Episode 12: Stefano Buono, Newcleo
Q: What are the regulatory realities and timelines for deploying these reactors near industrial sites like steel plants?
Regulatory hurdles are currently the biggest bottleneck, with the need to license each reactor design across multiple European countries. Buono argues for a harmonized European licensing framework similar to drug approvals to accelerate deployment, and he sees licenses and secure demonstrations moving forward in France and Slovakia, potentially followed by other sites including the US, by the mid-2030s.
Season 3/Episode 12: Stefano Buono, Newcleo
Q: Stefano, can you please explain what Newcleo does and why it matters for decarbonization?
Newcleo is developing a fourth-generation, liquid lead-cooled fast reactor technology that can burn existing nuclear waste, recycle fuel, and produce power and heat with a smaller, safer modular design. This approach aims to deliver cheap, reliable energy for industrial use, including steel production, while reducing radioactive waste and helping Europe achieve energy independence and decarbonization.
Season 3/Episode 9: Pete Johnson, Koloma,Inc.
Q: How do you see the future of Indian steel production and how connected is it with decarbonization?
Indian steel consumption is expected to continue growing, and new facilities are being built with increased carbon efficiency.
Season 3/Episode 9: Pete Johnson, Koloma,Inc.
Q: When did decarbonization take root in Tata?
Tata Steel began focusing on decarbonization about 8-9 years ago, influenced primarily by their European operations and the commitments made by European countries.
Season 3/Episode 9: Pete Johnson, Koloma,Inc.
Q: What are the drivers for steel decarbonization in those different regions?
In Europe, the regulatory framework is more advanced with government support for transitioning to greener steel processing, while in India and Thailand, the conditions differ, leading to slower adaptations.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Green Steel Challenge

What is The Green Steel Challenge about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show consistently centers on decarbonizing steel through technology, policy, and new business models. Across episodes, conversations tackle high-grade ore supply, regional hub strategies, green hydrogen, electric arc furnaces, carbon capture and storage, and the evolving role of supply chains and geopolitics in enabling a low-carbon steel future. Guests range from C-suite leaders at major steel producers to innovators in AI, hydrogen, and sustainable construction, offering practical insights into how the industry can scale green steel, reduce emissions, and navigate regulatory and market dynamics. A notable pattern is the emphasis on cross-sector collaboration, long-cycle investments, and the irreversibility of the decarbonization push... more

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