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SMS group GmbH
Plant Assessment Tool for
customized decarbonization at
worldsteel Breakthrough
Technology Conference
SMS group showcases customized de-
carbonization pathways at worldsteel’s
Breakthrough Technology Conference in
Singapore
The data-driven Plant Assessment Tool
identifies the most viable decarbonization
strategies, balancing sustainability and
profitability
The steel industry is at a turning point:
decarbonization and competitiveness must
go hand in hand. At this year’s worldsteel
Breakthrough Technology Conference, SMS
group reaffirmed its role as a trusted part-
ner in driving this transformation.
Tailored technological pathways for individ-
ual challenges
SMS designs and builds technologies that
adapt to the specific conditions of each
steelmaker—whether it’s related to energy
use, iron ore quality, or regulatory frame-
works. “Decarbonization is not a one-size-
fits-all solution. It requires approaches that
solve what truly matters for our custom-
ers,” emphasized Jochen Burg, CEO of SMS
group, in his opening address.
Insights from SMS CTO Thomas Hansmann
In his presentation “Reimagining Decarbon-
ization: Unveiling Global Innovations and
Regional Dynamics,” Thomas Hansmann,
CTO of SMS group, stressed the need for
region-specific strategies and diverse tech-
nologies for global decarbonization, with
a particular focus on Asia’s rapid industri-
al growth. He highlighted the upcoming
deployment of SMS’s innovative Paul Wurth
(Jochen Burg, CEO of SMS group, during his
opening statement at the worldsteel Breakthrough
Technology Conference).
(Thomas Hansmann, CTO of SMS group, delivering
a presentation on “Reimagining Decarbonization:
Unveiling Global Innovations and Regional Dynam-
ics” at the worldsteel Breakthrough Technology
Conference).
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