From left to right: Moderator Dr. Carlos Bernuy-Lopez( Ramboll) with panellists Dr. Volker Schöllmann( HYBRIT Development), Göran Nyström( Ovako), and Dr. Marita Nilsson( Stegra) during the closing panel discussion of Day 1 at the Hydrogen Tech World Conference 2025. The session, titled“ Decarbonizing steel: lessons from the frontlines of hydrogen integration,” drew a standing-room-only crowd.
Hydrogen Tech World & Green Steel World Conferences 2025
The Hydrogen Tech World and Green Steel World Conferences, held in parallel on 13 and 14 May 2025 at the Van der Valk Airporthotel in Düsseldorf, Germany, proved to be exceptional events focusing on the integration of hydrogen technologies and the decarbonization of the steel industry.
By Madeline McNabb
The conferences successfully brought together more than 150 key industry professionals to discuss and showcase the latest projects and advancements in hydrogen and green steel technologies, fostering collaboration and accelerating the transition toward a more sustainable future. Insightful presentations, interactive panel discussions, and fruitful networking provided valuable opportunities for exchanging ideas among industry leaders, researchers, and investors.
Hydrogen Tech World Conference 2025
The Hydrogen Tech World Conference 2025 brought together expert speakers working at the forefront of the energy transition: the integration of electrolyzers into industrial facilities. Representatives from engineering firms, system integrators, technology and software developers, utilities, and hydrogen end users shared how green hydrogen technologies are being embedded into complex industrial operations – from steel production and e-fuel synthesis to sustainable aviation fuels and offshore hydrogen projects.
Through a rich program of technical presentations, case studies, and real-world project insights, speakers explored a broad range of challenges and innovations. Topics included high-temperature electrolysis, system optimization, standardization and modularization, plant integration, hydrogen storage, and the use of digital twins and predictive modeling. The conference maintained a strong spirit of open knowledge sharing and was marked by lively discussions and deep engagement throughout.
A particular highlight was the panel discussion titled“ Decarbonizing steel: lessons from the frontlines of hydrogen integration,” which
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