Industrial heat transition: electrification across cement, steel, pulp and energy
Join VTT and industry experts to explore how electrification is transforming high‑temperature industrial processes. Discover practical pathways to replace fossil fuels, reduce emissions and unlock new value across key sectors.
About the webinar
High‑temperature industrial processes remain one of the most challenging areas to decarbonise. Many core industries still rely on fossil fuels to reach temperatures exceeding 1000°C, resulting in significant carbon emissions.
Electrification offers a viable and increasingly scalable alternative. By replacing combustion with electricity, industries can reduce emissions, improve energy efficiency and integrate renewable energy sources into their operations.
In this webinar, experts from VTT, Andritz Oy, Valmet Technologies Oy and Sumitomo SHI FW Energia Oy will share their experiences and insights on advancing industrial electrification in practice. You will learn how technologies such as resistive heating, plasma heating and hybrid solutions are enabling the transition towards fossil‑free industrial heat. We will also discuss real‑world examples, emerging solutions and what it takes to move from pilot to industrial scale.
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Agenda
- Welcome and opening, Marko Nokkala, Segment Lead, Process and Manufacturing Industries
- Hybrid-heated fluidized bed boiler, Timo Leino, Senior Scientist
- Modelling as a tool in development of electrified high temperature unit processes, Juho Peltola, Research Team Leader, Process Modelling
- Electrically heated calcination: from concept to pilot scale, Oona Louhola, Research Scientist
- Industrial electrification in practice: perspectives from industry experts, Andritz, Valmet and Sumitomo SHI FW
What you will learn
- How electrification can replace fossil fuels in high‑temperature processes
- Key technology options, including resistive heating, plasma and hybrid systems
- Application examples from cement, steel, pulp and energy industries
- How electrification supports decarbonisation and improves process efficiency
- Challenges and opportunities in scaling up electrified solutions
Who should attend
This webinar is designed for decision-makers and experts working with industrial processes and energy transition, including:
- Process and production managers in heavy industry
- Technology and R&D leaders in cement, steel, pulp and paper, and energy
- Sustainability and decarbonisation professionals
- Engineering and innovation specialists
- Energy system planners and developers
If you are exploring ways to reduce emissions, modernise industrial processes or assess electrification pathways, this session is for you.
Why attend
- Gain practical insights from leading experts
- Understand the latest electrification technologies and their maturity
- Learn how to future-proof your industrial operations
- Connect with peers tackling similar challenges
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