Press & News
This section will feature the latest news and press releases related to the HURRICANE project, highlighting key milestones, events, and achievements.
A short look back at the HURRICANE Circular Energy Hub launch in Ghent in December 2025.
Strong discussions, shared ambition, and a clear focus on turning industrial waste heat into value were the highlights of the event.
Thank you to all participants!
🎥 Aftermovie below
Hurricane’s partner visits conference in Poland
VITO has presented the latest results of the HEU HURRICANE project at the Euroheat & Power Conference in Krakow, Poland!
Our poster highlights how we’re harnessing industrial waste heat to drive the transition towards more sustainable and efficient energy systems. The project focuses on transforming industrial steel sites into circular energy hubs — demonstrated through the case of ArcelorMittal Belgium in Ghent.
The 2026 hashtag#EHPCongress brings together 500+ hashtag#districtheating and hashtag#cooling professionals, with insights into the Polish and international district heating market, the launch of the 2026 DHC Market Outlook, and over 35 exhibitors.
Key contributions on display:
✅ A data-driven control algorithm for optimizing district heating networks (developed by VITO), enabling peak shaving and lower network temperatures.
✅ Advanced heat exchanger design and optimisation methods to improve heat transfer and reduce pressure losses.
✅ Smart district heating network design and optimal routing
By combining innovation in control, design, and waste heat recovery, HURRICANE connects industry and communities — improving resource efficiency and quality of life.
HURRICANE visits Nerdland Festival
In May 2026 we attended the Nerdland Festival, where innovation, technology, and curiosity took center stage, which was right up our alley. ⚙️🌍
During our presentation, Joke Bauwens and Kristof Verbeeck took the audience through how ArcelorMittal Belgium is working step by step toward a more sustainable future. The HURRICANE Project focusses on smart energy optimization, giving the heat from the hot rolling mill a second life in people’s homes. With Steelanol, we convert CO₂ into valuable biofuels. ♻️
Amid the talks, experiments, and inspiring conversations, it became clear once again just how much innovation is already possible today when technology and ambition come together.
HURRICANE Launches Circular Energy Hub at ArcelorMittal Belgium
4th of December 2025 marks the official kick-off event for the HURRICANE Project:
Press release (December 2025)
Join us on our journey towards a more sustainable and interconnected industrial future. Explore our website to learn more about our initiatives, goals, and the impact of our work. Together, we can pave the way for a greener, more resilient industrial landscape.
