The Green Steel Challenge

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• Season 3/Episode 17: The GSC Team 02.06.2026 22นาที

  As season 3 of the Green Steel Challenge draws to an end, join Astrid, James and Mike as they reflect on the highlights.Since January, a lot of ground has been covered through an eclectic mix of industry perspectives, from Tata Steel’s view on electrification and wider system change, to geologic hydrogen with Koloma, advanced nuclear power with newcleo, and the growing strategic value of scrap in the steel transition.With insights from leaders at U. S. Steel, Vale, UK Steel and others, the second half of the season has examined the practical business strategies, policy choices, and technology pathways shaping the future of steel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Season 3/Episode 16: Marcel Genet, Laplace Conseil 19.05.2026 51นาที

  Marcel Genet, Independent Steel & Metals Consultant and Founder & Managing Director, Laplace Conseil in Neuilly, France. Marcel has been a consultant in the steel industry for 47 years, first with McKinsey & Company, where he built and led the Firm’s Global Steel Practice. 1995, he founded Laplace Conseil, a boutique strategy firm, where he has predominantly worked with the scrap recycling and EAF minimill sectors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Season 3/Episode 15: Gareth Stace, UK Steel 05.05.2026 51นาที

  Gareth Stace, Director General of UK Steel, the voice of the UK steel industry.Gareth represents producers at a critical moment, where competitiveness, energy costs, and decarbonisation are collidingFrom policy and trade to the realities of transitioning legacy assets, he sits right at the intersection of industry and government, helping shape what the future of British steel will look like. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Season 3/Episode 14: Dave Burritt, US Steel 21.04.2026 43นาที

  Dave Burritt, President and CEO of US STEEL, one of the most iconic names in global steel.Under Dave’s leadership, U.S. Steel has gone through a fundamental transformation: reshaping its asset base, investing heavily in electric arc furnaces, and positioning itself for a lower-carbon future, while still operating some of the most demanding blast furnace assets in the world. And of course, he led the groundbreaking partnership between U. S. Steel and Japan’s Nippon Steel.Dave is known for being pragmatic rather than ideological when it comes to decarbonization. He talks about what can scale, what can be financed, and what can actually be delivered in today’s steel markets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Season 3/Episode 13: Peter Kinzel, SMS Group 07.04.2026 40นาที

  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 experience in several ferrous and non ferrous processes.Since 4 years Peter is working on reducing the CO2 footprint for the traditional BF/BOF route by introducing the BLUE blast furnace and EASyMelt concept. Fluent in 5 languages and having a strong process background. Participation in over 30 patent families as well as co author in many scientific publications. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Season 3/Episode 12: Stefano Buono, Newcleo 24.03.2026 44นาที

  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 steel – from hydrogen production to electrified plants – and what it would take to bring this from concept to reality over the next two decades. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Season 3/Episode 11: Rogério Nogueira, Vale 10.03.2026 46นาที

  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. The company supplies a significant share of the global steel industry and plays a central role in the decarbonisation of iron and steel value chains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Season 3/Episode 10: John E. Lichtenstein, World Steel Dynamics 24.02.2026 38นาที

  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 ago in Season 1 of the Green Steel Challenge, offering one of the most thoughtful takes on the structural changes shaping the steel industry.This time John would like to focus on scrap. Scrap is no longer a by-product — it’s the backbone of green steel. In this conversation, we’ll dive into where the scrap market is headed, who will win or lose in the global reshuffling, and what role policy, quality, and innovation will play in unlocking its full potential. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Season 3/Episode 9: Pete Johnson, Koloma,Inc. 19.02.2026 48นาที

  Pete Johnson, CEO and co-founder of Koloma, based in Denver, Colorado. Koloma is focused on exploring and developing geologic (or “natural”) hydrogen as a new low-carbon energy source.If Koloma succeeds, it could transform the economics and availability of hydrogen – this could be a game-changer for decarbonising heavy industry. We’ll discover what geologic hydrogen is, how it’s found, and what it could mean for the future of green steel. Pete is offering us a fascinating glimpse into the future of clean hydrogen and its potential to transform the way we think about energy and industrial decarbonisation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Season 3/ Episode 8: TV Narendran, Tata Steel 27.01.2026 47นาที

  T. V. Narendran, CEO and Managing Director of Tata Steel, based in Mumbai in India. Tata is one of the world’s most respected steel companies.We’ll discuss how Tata Steel is reimagining steelmaking through innovation, electrification, and new technologies.His perspective reminds us that the road to green steel is not just about new technology—it’s about rethinking systems, partnerships, and the economics of sustainability. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Season 3/Episode 7: The Journey So Far 13.01.2026 15นาที

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• Season 3/Episode 6: Andy Marsh, Plug Power 16.12.2025 39นาที

  Andy Marsh has served as CEO of Plug since April 2008, guiding the company’s transformation into a global leader in the hydrogen economy. Under his leadership, Plug has built the industry’s first vertically integrated green hydrogen ecosystem—spanning production, storage, delivery, and power generation—to help customers decarbonize at scale and achieve energy independence. A forward-thinking executive with deep technical expertise and a strong commercial focus, Marsh has led Plug’s strategic evolution from a fuel cell pioneer to a full-spectrum hydrogen solutions provider. His vision and leadership have positioned Plug at the forefront of the global energy transition, delivering breakthrough technologies and building long-term partnerships with industry leaders like Amazon, Walmart, and Home Depot. Prior to Plug, Marsh was co-founder and CEO of Valere Power, a power solutions company serving the telecommunications industry. Under his leadership, Valere grew into a profitable global operation with more than 200 employees and $90 million in revenue, ultimately leading to its acquisition by Eltek ASA in 2007. During his tenure, Valere earned numerous accolades, including the Tech Titan Award and Red Herring’s Top 100 Innovators. Marsh is a recognized thought leader in the hydrogen and clean energy sectors. He is the former Chair of the Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA), a member of the Hydrogen Council, and serves on several boards, including GEVO, the UAlbany Economic Advisory Board, and the Northern Ireland Delegation.He holds a Master’s in Electrical Engineering from Duke University, an MBA from Southern Methodist University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from Temple University. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Season 3/Episode 5: Alex Tancock, Intercontinental Energy 02.12.2025 37นาที

  Alex Tancock is the CEO of InterContinental Energy, a global leader in large-scalegreen hydrogen development who has been at the forefront of the industry for morethan 10 years. Under his leadership, the company has pioneered a portfolio ofgroundbreaking projects, with its three flagship projects attracting partnerships fromsome of the largest names in energy.With backing from major institutional investors like GIC and Hy24, InterContinentalEnergy has established itself at the forefront of the green molecule sector. Thecompany’s innovative team and approach extends beyond project development, andinto giga scale enabling technology through its patented P2(H2)Node TM architecture.Alex's expertise and strategic insights make him a significant voice in the energy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Season 3/Episode 4: Olivier Vassart, ArcelorMittal Steligence 18.11.2025 42นาที

  Steligence is ArcelorMittal’s science-backed construction philosophy that treats buildings as holistic, “living” entities—promoting integrated collaboration between architects, engineers, and developers to optimize flexibility, cost, and sustainability. It leverages a tailored suite of steel products and modular design to deliver measurable benefits like faster construction, lighter foundations, and reduced embodied carbon. Ultimately, Steligence accelerates demand for green steel by providing concrete design frameworks that enhance economic and environmental performance in buildings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Season 3/Episode 3: Berk Birand, Fero Labs 04.11.2025 46นาที

  Berk Birand, Ph.D. is the co-founder and CEO of Fero Labs, an industrial AI software company helping global manufacturers cut costs and emissions through explainable machine learning. With a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Columbia University, Berk has published and patented research in IoT and network optimization. At Fero Labs, he leads the company’s mission of “Profitable Sustainability,” enabling factories to reduce waste, energy use, and CO₂ emissions while boosting efficiency and profitability. Under his leadership, Fero Labs has raised over $20M in funding, saved clients tens of millions of dollars, and prevented more than 100,000 tons of CO₂ emissions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Season 3/Episode 2: Sebastian Langendorf, Meranti Green Steel 21.10.2025 47นาที

  Meranti Green Steel, based in Singapore, is developing a 2.5 Mt/year HBI plant in Duqm, Oman, using renewable hydrogen to supply CBAM-compliant green iron to Europe by 2029. At the same time, it is building Southeast Asia’s first green flat steel mill in Rayong, Thailand, producing up to 2 Mt/year of low-carbon hot-rolled coil with DRI + EAF technology. Together, these projects create an integrated green steel value chain linking Middle Eastern hydrogen resources with Asian and European demand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Season 3/Episode 1: Edwin Basson & Åsa Ekdahl, World Steel Association 07.10.2025 47นาที

  The World Steel Association (Worldsteel) is the global industry association representing steel producers, national and regional industry associations, and research institutes—together accounting for around 85% of global steel production. It serves as the sector’s central platform for industry data, sustainability frameworks, policy advocacy, technological benchmarking, and setting standards for health, safety, and decarbonisation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Season 2/ Episode 18: The GSC Team 17.06.2025 20นาที

  As The Green Steel Challenge wraps up an incredible second season, hosts Astrid, James, and Mike take a look back at the biggest moments, key insights, and game-changing innovations that have shaped the conversation on the future of sustainable steel.From breakthrough technologies to bold industry commitments, this season has featured some of the most influential voices in the field.What have we learned? What challenges still lie ahead? And what’s next for the industry? Join us for a reflective discussion about the season’s biggest takeaways and a look at what’s coming in the world of green steel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Season 2/ Episode 17: Annie Heaton, Responsible Steel 03.06.2025 45นาที

  It is vital that GHG emissions are measured and assessed in a standard and meaningful manner. Today, we talk with Annie Heaton, who is CEO of ResponsibleSteel, an organisation aiming to establish such a standard with the global steel industry. She describes the complex process of emissions measurement and the diverse technical and political issues involved. We also have a fresh perspective on how the Green Steel Challenge is developing around the worldWe’re thrilled to have her join the conversation on building a more sustainable future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Season 2 / Episode 16: Michael Rion, Emirates Steel 20.05.2025 31นาที

  There is much discussion about the Middle East becoming a regional or global hub for green iron (or steel) production, driven by inter alia, plentiful renewable and nuclear energy coupled to carbon capture opportunities. Here we chat with Michael Rion, Chief Commercial Officer of Emsteel, the largest steel producer in the UAE and one of the biggest in the region.  The discussion revolves around how this prediction is beginning to become reality at Emsteel. Other issues, such as how new steel products can reduce emissions, are also raised as part of how the UAE is approaching the Green Steel Challenge. This is indeed a peek into the future of global iron and steelmaking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.