Technical Visit at Halcor, Greece

On 9 January 2026, partners of the StreamSTEP project gathered at Halcor’s facilities in Greece for a successful technical visit to the project’s industrial demo site. The visit marked an important step forward in preparing for the upcoming integration of the StreamSTEP waste heat recovery and upgrade solution.

Representatives from Brunel University of London, Rank, SINTEF, Tampere University, and the CORE Innovation Centre joined Halcor’s team for a full day of on-site activities and to align on the next phases of the project. The meeting provided an excellent opportunity to strengthen collaboration between academic and industrial partners while confirming the project’s shared commitment to delivering an innovative and sustainable energy solution.

During the visit, participants were introduced to Halcor’s production environment and discussed how the StreamSTEP system will be integrated into the existing industrial process. This was followed by dedicated technical sessions focusing on the planned waste heat recovery system, including the heat exchanger and heat pump solution, as well as its interaction with control and energy management systems. The planned solution will recover waste heat from industrial exhaust streams and upgrade it to a useful temperature level, supporting more efficient energy use and reducing environmental impact.

Throughout the day, partners exchanged views on system integration, operational requirements, and next steps, reinforcing the strong collaboration between research institutions, technology providers, and the industrial host.

The strong engagement of all partners and the constructive on-site discussions highlighted the momentum of the project and the readiness to move toward implementation.

Looking ahead

Following this successful demo site visit, the consortium will continue working closely with Halcor to prepare for the installation and integration of the StreamSTEP technology. This next phase will bring the project closer to demonstrating how advanced waste heat recovery can contribute to more sustainable and competitive industrial operations across Europe.