Tenova has been chosen as the preferred technology supplier for NeoSmelt, a low-emissions steelmaking project in Australia.
The Italian company will lead the front-end engineering design of a direct reduced iron (DRI) pilot plant.
The DRI plant will utilise Energiron technology, jointly developed by Tenova and Danieli. It will be able to produce 50kt of DRI per year, while using natural gas or hydrogen as a reducing agent.
Jorge Martinez, commercial director at Tenova HYL, said: “This project marks a major milestone in our decarbonisation journey.
“We are proud to contribute with our technology and expertise to such a pioneering initiative for the future of iron and steelmaking.”
The plant will also be capable of producing low-grade iron ore, as well as highly metallised and high-cabon DRI. Carbon-capture technology will also feature to aid in long-term climate goals.
Chris Page, general manager of NeoSmelt, added: “The innovative Energiron technology aims to accelerate the transformation of steelmaking by enabling the use of new, lower emissions pathways for Australia’s abundant iron ore.”
The plant will be located in the Kiwana industrial region, south of Perth, with operations planned to start in 2028.
