Inside Energy Transition: New solutions for the steel and energy industries
The latest issue of the magazine, edited in English and Spanish, explores breakthroughs in hydrogen production via methane pyrolysis, the UK’s largest investment in the steel industry in decades, and cutting-edge innovation in geothermal lithium. It also features a look at Tenaris’s role strategic wind farm, designed to support decarbonization efforts, along with Harvard Business School’s analysis of the TechEnergy Ventures investment model.
The steel industry is undergoing a profound transformation driven by the energy transition, and one of the most promising innovations is methane cracking—a scalable, low-emission method for hydrogen production. Led by Massimiliano Pieri, CEO of Tulum Energy, this technology is redefining hydrogen use in electric arc furnaces, accelerating decarbonization across the steelmaking sector.
At the same time, the UK steel industry is seeing its largest investment in decades with the installation of a new high-efficiency electric arc furnace at Port Talbot. Supplied by Tenova, the 450-tonne-per-hour unit will significantly shrink the plant’s environmental footprint and marks a major milestone in the shift toward sustainable steel production in Europe.
In parallel, demand for responsibly sourced lithium continues to rise. To help meet this growing demand, Tenaris has partnered with Lithium de France to drive the sustainable extraction of geothermal lithium. The collaboration focuses on developing more efficient, environmentally responsible production methods in line with the broader goals of the energy transition and a resilient battery supply chain.
Synergy across the Techint Group is also evident in the development of the La Rinconada Wind Farm which is currently being built by Techint E&C in Olavarría, Buenos Aires Province. Designed to supply renewable power to Tenaris, the project represents a strategic move in the company’s decarbonization journey and underscores its commitment to clean energy solutions.
Finally, Harvard Business School has published a case study examining the investment strategy developed by TechEnergy Ventures. The study highlights the firm’s thesis-driven approach, disciplined opportunity selection and evaluation process, and its focus on aligning investments with the long-term strategic goals of the Techint Group—generating both meaningful impact and solid financial returns.