Australian study targets low emissions steelmaking

A $1.96 million pre-Front End Engineering and Design (FEED) and FEED study will scope the design for a proposed demonstration scale Hydrogen Direct Reduced Iron (HDRI) production plant utilising Calix’s proprietary Zero Emissions Steel Technology (ZESTY).

Calix’s proposed demonstration plant would be capable of producing 30kt each year of HDRI as a feedstock for steel production.

The process builds on Calix’s existing Calix Flash Calciner technology that is used for a variety of industrial processes.

Reducing emissions from metals production is a strategic priority for ARENA, with a focus on decarbonizing the steel and aluminium value chains.

ARENA has previously supported Australian steel manufacturer BlueScope to investigate reducing emissions from the Port Kembla Steelworks using biochar or renewable hydrogen.

ARENA CEO Darren Miller said that ZESTY is a prime example of Australian innovation helping tackle global challenges.

“Decarbonizing heavy industries like steel is a big challenge, and a big opportunity, and ARENA is looking to support companies like Calix that are developing potential solutions,” Miller said.

“For Australia and the world to meet our net zero targets, we’ll need to develop new ways of making materials the world relies on.

We’re looking forward to the outcomes of this study and hope to see ZESTY play an important role in the future of Australian iron and steel,’’ Miller added.

The ZESTY pre-FEED / FEED Study is due to be completed in late 2023.

Source: Mirage News