Parinaz Seifollahzadeh, Junior Project Manager in Area 1 Metallurgical Process Efficiency and Circularity, gave a presentation entitled “Market analysis and stakeholder consultation” at the ESTEP Workshop in Duisburg, Germany, on 5 March 2025.

In connection with the InSGeP project, Parinaz presented a historical overview of slag usage from 350 B.C. to the present, highlighting its diverse applications across various industries due to its varying compositions. She compared slag utilization in Europe, the USA, China, and Japan, showcasing regional differences. Parinaz also discussed the results of a recent stakeholder survey, which addressed trends and developments in the slag market, drivers influencing its growth, and the challenges and barriers that the industry faces, particularly in the context of the transition to a CO₂-neutral environment.