ENERGY SAVING

Thanks to energy savings and the efficiency of production processes, the Duferco Travi e Profilati Group has set for itself the goal of a compatible economic development in accordance to the environmental sustainability

One of the main objectives of Duferco Travi e Profilati is to contribute to shaping a more sustainable future, placing energy saving as a fundamental goal.

Most of the Group’s energy consumption, linked to steel and metallurgical processes, derives from the consumption of electricity and natural gas.

The production of 1 ton of steel with an electric furnace (EAF) generates up to 10 time less CO₂ emission than the equivalent blast furnace production.

These consumptions, thanks to the work of an Energy Team integrated with the whole Group, are optimized through investments in the efficiency of production processes and the promotion of responsible behavior by the employees.

Currently, two long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) are in place with solar and wind energy producers. These fixed-price contracts enable the full power supply of the San Zeno Naviglio site — approximately 60 million kWh annually — resulting in an estimated reduction of 28,000 tonnes of indirect CO₂ emissions per year. A third PPA is currently under development, further reinforcing the company’s commitment to covering its entire electricity needs with renewable sources.

The site is also equipped with solar power installations totaling 9.1 MWp, which are currently being connected to the grid.

This project is part of Duferco’s broader strategy for a gradual and tangible energy transition, which also includes the evaluation of complementary technologies such as heat recovery, production cycle efficiency improvements, and — in the near future — hydrogen integration.