Past Event Overview
An insightful webinar with SMS group, where we explored cutting-edge strategies and innovations shaping the future of the green steel industry. This session delved into the latest advancements in green steel production, focusing on how Australia can leverage these technologies to achieve carbon neutrality.
Attendees learned about the transformative impact of decarbonisation strategies, state-of-the-art steel production methods, and the integration of sustainable practices within the industry.
Key topics covered:
- Decarbonisation strategy: mitigating risks during the transition to carbon neutrality
- Secondary route: electric arc furnace, CMT mini-mill, bar & wire mill technologies with hydrogen-equipped reheating furnace
- Primary route: direct reduction with hydrogen or natural gas, open bath furnace (electric smelter), Blast Furnace technologies to bring down CO2 Emissions up to 65%, and Green Ammonia
Event Speakers

Bernhard Steenken
Chief Sales Officer, Region APAC & MEA, SMS group
In 2017, Mr. Steenken joined SMS group GmbH in Düsseldorf, Germany. He began his career in corporate development before rising to the position of CEO at SMS digital GmbH, a division of SMS group.

David Maurizio
Senior Area Sales Manager, SMS group
Senior Sales Manager with 13 years experience in the steel business. Special focus on long products, bar & wire rod mills in Asia pacific region.

Zak Van der Westhuizen
Sales Manager, Metix (SMS group)
Zak joined Metix (part of SMS group) in 2019 to lead their sales team responsible for all SAF-related business within the group.

Dr. Nivedita Panda
MEG (Green Steel Hub) APAC & MEA