� INTERVIEW �
Sarralle : delivering game-changing hydrogen technology
Given its potential to revolutionize and redesign the steelmaking process , ( green ) hydrogen is among the most sought-after solutions . Steel companies worldwide are directing their attention to its use . Hydrogenbased steelmaking ´ s potential to spark change notwithstanding , the matter of finding the right technology that ensures an efficient and cost-effective process remains .
With almost sixty years of experience in delivering innovation and modern solutions , Sarralle is up to the task . As a process specialist company in the steel , environment and energy sectors , including the design , engineering , manufacturing , installation , commissioning and start up of plants , Sarralle strives to offer its clients the optimization of their production processes , while at the same time honouring their sustainability agendas . The most recent company to put its trust in Sarralle was ArcelorMittal . The company ´ s team recently put into operation the world ´ s first 100 % green hydrogen ladle preheater for ArcelorMittal Sestao . Green Steel World sat down with Dr . Itsaso Auzmendi-Murua , Hydrogen Business Line Manager , to discuss this important milestone and the company ´ s existing solutions as well as other projects and technologies that are on the horizon .
By Lucija Kozina
Here are the excerpts from the interview .
Another successful project under the belt
Sarralle has recently put into operation the world ´ s first ladle preheating station capable of running entirely on green hydrogen . The ladle preheater was an existing piece of equipment that operated with natural gas . The project consisted of improving the efficiency of the equipment by installing a new oxy-combustion burner technology which operates normally with 100 % natural gas , 100 % hydrogen , or blends of both gases .
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10 Green Steel World | Issue 9 | November 2023