In this second episode of our steelmaking series, we take a deeper dive into the complete steelmaking process, building on the fundamentals covered in the previous episode.

Our guest, Peter Warren, has over 25 years of experience in the steel industry, having worked as a Blast Furnace Technical Manager, Metallurgist, and Ironmaking Consultant for major steel producers, including British Steel.

We explore blast furnaces, direct reduction, BOF and EAF steelmaking, secondary refining, raw materials, and the future of steel production.

A practical and technical deep dive for anyone looking to better understand how steel is made.

I recommend taking notes throughout the episode, as we cover many important concepts and technical details that are essential to understanding modern steelmaking.

Chapters :

00:30 - Introduction

04:00 – Raw Materials Needed for Steelmaking

05:50 – Blast Furnace–Basic Oxygen Furnace (BF-BOF): Raw Materials

09:50 – Electric Arc Furnace (EAF): Raw Materials

13:45 – Sintering vs. Iron Ore Pelletizing

20:50 – Blast Furnace (BF) Explained

38:54 – Direct Reduction (DR) Explained: Rotary Kiln, DR Furnace & Gas-Based DR

51:10 – Basic Oxygen Furnace (BOF) & Secondary Refining Explained

58:40 – Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) & Secondary Refining Explained

1:03:40 – World's Largest Steelmaking Countries

1:07:05 – World's Largest Steelmaking Companies

1:11:00 – The Future of Steelmaking

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In this episode, we cover the complete steelmaking process, from raw materials to finished steel products.

Our guest, Christian Eslava, is a Metallurgical and Materials Engineer with more than 20 years of experience in the steel industry. Throughout his career, he has worked with leading companies including ArcelorMittal, Simec, and other major steel producers.

Whether you're new to the industry or looking to strengthen your knowledge, this course provides a solid introduction to how steel is made.

I recommend taking notes throughout the episode, as we cover many key concepts.

Chapters :

2:48 - What Is Steel?

12:23 - What Is Slag?

16:05 - Raw Materials of Steelmaking: Commodities Explained

30:30 - The Steelmaking Process Explained

34:29 - Blast Furnace Explained 36:50 - Direct Reduction Process Explained

39:45 - Steel Melting: BOF vs EAF Explained

48:20 - Steel Refining: Ladle Furnace & Vacuum Degassing

57:59 - Continuous Casting Explained

1:01:26 - Rolling, Shaping & Coating Steel Products

1:05:50 - Global Steel Industry Leaders

1:10:36 - The Future of Steel: Challenges & Opportunities

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In this episode, We sit down with Clive Page to follow his 38-year journey in the shipping industry. From starting as a Junior S&P Broker in 1980, to becoming a competitive tanker broker (1986–1992), and later working in-house for shipowners (1995–2018), Clive shares the key lessons, challenges, and opportunities he encountered throughout his career.

This episode covers:

-S&P Broking

-Demolition

-Tanker Chartering

-Dry Bulk Chartering

-Working for Shipowners

Bonus: The differences between each shipping specialty (S&P, Tanker, Dry Bulk and In-House Chartering) and the skills required for each path. A valuable conversation for anyone interested in shipbroking, shipping markets, and building a long-term career in the maritime industry. SHIPPING AND COMMODITY OPERATION CERTIFICATE : https://bit.ly/4jsKV6z