MOWSESGreen Steel for safe and sustainable
infrastructure
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About MOWSES

The MOWSES Project (Multi-faceted Assessment and Optimization of Welded Structural Green Steel Plates for Use in European Sustainable Infrastructure) is an EU-funded research initiative aimed at advancing sustainable green steel solutions for critical infrastructure across Europe.

Launched in October 2024, MOWSES focuses on enhancing the safety and performance of welded scrap-based steel plates, specifically for medium to ultra-high strength applications required in industries such as energy and construction. With funding under the EU’s Twin Green and Digital Transition 2024 program, MOWSES is dedicated to reducing carbon emissions by refining the use of recycled steel, a key step in the journey to climate neutrality by 2050.

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Dr. Philippe Thibaux
Project coordinator and senior specialist
at OCAS NV

"MOWSES is pivotal for shaping the future of green steel use, significantly reducing carbon emissions while maintaining the necessary properties and reliability in welded steel structures."

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Heiko Poth
Research and Innovation Manager
at EURICE

"EURICE is thrilled to be a part of MOWSES, supporting its mission to make steel production sustainable and safe. As a team deeply rooted in the Saarland, we’re especially proud to contribute to a project that not only supports regional steel production but also paves the way for greener, stronger infrastructure across Europe. Our role in the project, focussing on its successful implementation and the valorisation of its results, aligns with our commitment to translate scientific research into technological innovation that creates lasting societal impact."

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Dr. Sebastian Scholl
materials scientist and welding engineer
at Dillinger

"At Dillinger, we’re excited to be part of the MOWSES project because it aligns with our commitment to innovation in steel production that both meets the highest safety standards and supports environmental sustainability. Through MOWSES, we have a unique opportunity to collaborate with leading industry and academic partners across Europe, combining our expertise in high-strength structural steel with groundbreaking research to advance green steel solutions for critical infrastructure."

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Dr Carey L. Walters
Head of Ship and Offshore Structures at TU Delft

"Participating in the MOWSES project allows us at TU Delft to push the boundaries of welding technology for green steel and understand fundamental processes of material failure. Our focus on thermomechanical welding simulations and failure analysis in the heat-affected zones of welded green steel structures is an exciting challenge. By developing accurate predictive models, we aim to enhance the toughness and safety of recycled steel in very large steel structures, contributing to a more sustainable future for steel production and usage in Europe."

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Dr. Ing. Rahul Sharma
Head of Arc Welding Department
at the Welding and Joining Institute at RWTH Aachen University

"At the Welding and Joining Institute of RWTH Aachen University, we are thrilled to contribute our expertise in welding technology to the MOWSES project, which addresses critical challenges in the production and application of green steel. Through experimental welding tests, we are investigating the weldability of recycled steel and examining post-weld heat treatment limitations to ensure optimal mechanical properties in the heat-affected zones. Our work aims to establish reliable processes for integrating green steel into essential infrastructure, reinforcing both safety and sustainability in steel applications across Europe. For the welding industry, information on safe processing is crucial in order to establish the widespread use of green steels in the future."

Partners

Coordinated by OCAS NV, a joint venture of ArcelorMittal and the Flemish region, MOWSES unites a diverse team of academic and industry experts from Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, and the Czech Republic. Each partner brings specialised knowledge in steel production, structural engineering, and advanced analytics methods, forming a multidisciplinary approach to overcoming the technical challenges posed by using increased amounts of scrap for the steel production. In Germany, three of the project’s key partners—including EURICE (European Research and Project Office GmbH)—are based in Saarland, a region renowned for its legacy in steel production and industry innovation.

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Key Facts

Start01.10.2024
Duration48 month
Budget4.5 million €
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.