Paul Wurth SA

Headquartered in Luxembourg since its creation in 1870, Paul Wurth can look back on 150 years of excellence, during which the firm has developed into an international engineering company and an established technology provider for the global ironmaking industry. 

As a member of SMS group, Paul Wurth is a leading market player for the design and construction of complete blast furnace and coke oven plants. Direct reduction plants, environmental protection solutions and recycling technologies complete the Paul Wurth product portfolio. 

Presently, the company is focusing on the development of innovative solutions to lead the green transformation of the (steel) industry by offering a wide range of more sustainable and digital ironmaking solutions as well as actively shaping the production of e-Fuels in order to enable the aviation industry to reach its net-zero emission targets.

Role in the project:

SMS group, with Paul Wurth in Luxembourg as its main hub for decarbonization efforts, is dedicated to #turningmetalsgreen. They are significantly contributing to the LuxHyVal project, focusing on the production, storage, and transport of hydrogen while considering by-products like oxygen and heat. Collaboration with the University of Luxembourg aims to blend academic insights with industry experience to ensure project success. Paul Wurth is committed to making local hydrogen production facilities in Luxembourg a pivotal part of the region’s sustainable energy landscape.