In a statement, Tenova said it will work with multinational De Nora and Italian energy infrastructure operator Snam to trial hydrogen in downstream processing. Together, they’ll set up a hydrogen electrolyzer and trial hydrogen in multi-fuel burners. 

“Comprehensive testing will cover the entire production chain, from green energy production to hydrogen generation and storage, setting standards for seamlessly integrating industrial furnaces with on-site electrolyzers, including process control and safety measures,” Tenova said. 

Tenova chief executive officer Roberto Pancaldi said it is essential for Tenova to collaborate with partners on decarbonizing the steel industry. 

“This project encompasses our efforts to develop an industrial-scale system that integrates hydrogen production from renewable sources, its storage, and usage in thermal combustion processes. This collaboration will bring advantages to all our customers who will join us in this journey while contributing to a cleaner and more efficient steel industry,” Pancaldi said.