ArcelorMittal* is the world’s leading steel and mining company, with a presence in over 60 countries. ArcelorMittal Belgium, employing more than 5000 people, operates four production sites including the flagship Ghent plant. Specializing in high-quality steel for automotive, construction, and energy applications, it combines world-class R&D with cutting-edge innovation. Committed to sustainability, it is advancing decarbonization through flagship projects like Steelanol and Torero. In the ZESTA project, ArcelorMittal leads the development of a flexible steelmaking route integrated with renewable energy and carbon capture, aiming to enable the production of low-carbon steel at an industrial scale.
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*ArcelorMittal Belgium acts as a coordinator for the ZESTA project
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner in sustainable energy solutions. They design, manufacture, install, and service onshore and offshore wind turbines across the globe, and with more than 190 GW of wind turbines in 88 countries, they have installed more wind power than anyone else. In the ZESTA project, Vestas contributes its expertise in renewable energy systems, while their wind turbines supply wind-generated power for RFNBO (green) hydrogen production. This helps decarbonize steelmaking by replacing fossil fuels with clean electricity and enabling a reliable, renewable-powered electrolyser system for hydrogen production.
Storm Management is a Belgian developer and operator of renewable energy projects, committed to accelerating the climate transition. Beyond onshore wind energy, Storm is working on other renewable energy solutions such as large-scale battery parks, solar farms and fast-charging stations. With around 55 wind turbines supplying energy to 140,000 households, Storm focuses on low-cost, local renewable energy. In ZESTA, Storm is responsible for developing and operating wind energy infrastructure that powers hydrogen production on-site at ArcelorMittal Belgium. Their long-standing partnerships with Vestas and ArcelorMittal support a shared mission: delivering RFNBO (green) hydrogen to decarbonize hard-to-electrify industries like steelmaking. Storm plays a crucial role in integrating renewable energy generation with industrial hydrogen use, contributing to a carbon-free future for heavy industry.