The TWINGHY consortium gathered at CELSA Barcelona for its 8th General Assembly, combining technical discussions on project progress with a visit to the industrial facilities where the hybrid burners developed within the project have already been installed. The meeting brought together consortium partners to review the progress of ongoing activities, exchange technical insights and coordinate the next steps towards demonstrating hydrogen-based technologies for more sustainable steel reheating processes.
The discussions focused on the integration of the different technological developments, from innovative combustion systems and advanced furnace modelling to the development of the Digital Twin, which will support the monitoring and optimisation of furnace operations.
The meeting also welcomed Jakub Wojciechowski, Rolling Mill Director at CELSA Barcelona, whose participation brought valuable operational insights and reinforced the connection between TWINGHY’s technological developments and the industrial requirements of steel production.
One of the highlights of the General Assembly was the afternoon visit to CELSA’s industrial facilities in Castellbisbal, where consortium partners had the opportunity to see the new hydrogen-compatible burners installed in the reheating furnace. Developed by Fives within the TWINGHY project, the eight hybrid burners represent a major technological milestone. Designed to operate with natural gas and hydrogen, they are a key component of the project’s ambition to progressively introduce hydrogen into steel reheating processes and reduce their associated CO₂ emissions.
With the eight hybrid burners now installed, the project is preparing for the next major milestone: hydrogen testing under real industrial conditions. The consortium is currently awaiting the necessary regulatory approvals and authorisations before these tests can begin, marking a crucial step towards validating the technology’s performance and its potential to reduce CO₂ emissions in steel reheating processes.
The 8th General Assembly highlighted the importance of close collaboration between industrial partners, technology providers and research institutions in translating innovative solutions into practical applications. The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to the next stages of project implementation and validation, bringing TWINGHY another step closer to cleaner and more efficient steel production.