VTT Webinar

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.

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Webinar is in English

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, VTT experts and industry partners will share insights into how electrification can be applied in practice across cement, steel, pulp and paper, and the energy sector. 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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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 

Speakers

Marko Nokkala
Lead Strategic Segments
Juho Peltola
Research Team Leader, Process Modelling
Oona Louhola
Oona Louhola
Research Scientist