HELSINKI, July 9, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Blastr Green Steel (Blastr) has selected
Primetals Technologies, the market leader in environmental and
energy-efficiency solutions for the metals industry, as its
technology partner for the planned steel plant to produce 2,5
million tonnes of ultra-low CO₂ steel annually
in Inkoo, Finland. The partnership
encompasses a range of crucial components in iron and steel
production, including the design of a Direct Reduced Iron (DRI)
plant, an electric steelmaking melt shop, an Arvedi ESP line, and a
continuous pickling and galvanizing line. Primetals Technologies
will develop the up to 100% hydrogen-based DRI plant in
collaboration with Midrex Technologies, Inc. (Midrex), the world
leader in DRI technology.
The partnership brings together cutting-edge technologies and
expertise of Primetals Technologies and Midrex to develop a
sustainable and efficient steel manufacturing process. With its
portfolio of numerous ground-breaking technology solutions,
Primetals Technologies will ensure that the new facilities meet the
latest industry standards to contain carbon emissions.
"This partnership marks a significant milestone in our journey
towards sustainable steel production and decarbonizing the steel
value chain. By combining our strengths with industry leaders, we
are poised to drive innovation and shape the future of steel
production," says Mark Bula,
CEO of Blastr Green Steel.
The MIDREX H2™ Plant, powered by up to 100% green hydrogen,
will be provided by a consortium of Midrex and Primetals. The plant
will produce hot DRI for direct charging to the steel mill, as well
as hot briquetted iron (HBI), enabling Blastr to decarbonize other
value chains by providing ultra-low-carbon iron feedstock for
customers.
"We are pleased and excited by the selection of MIDREX H2 as the
DR technology by Blastr," Midrex President and CEO K.C. Woody said. "The combination of 100%
hydrogen-based HDRI and HBI production positions Blastr to be a
major force in the decarbonization of European iron and
steelmaking."
Primetals Technologies will also supply an electric arc
furnace-based melt shop designed for direct charging of hot DRI and
to melt recycled scrap metal with fully automated operation and
advanced control system. The technology partner is responsible for
the full electrics and automation, including advanced automation
systems and solutions for optimized production management.
"The production process will be optimized with digitalization,
enhanced use of robot technology, and advanced solutions for remote
control to enable the highest possible level of autonomous
operations enhancing occupational safety, a top priority for the
project," said Andreas Viehboeck Head of Upstream
Technologies at Primetals Technologies.
The secondary metallurgy equipment supplied by Primetals
Technologies, consisting of a ladle furnace and an RH plant, will
enable Blastr to produce top-quality steel grades for the
automotive sector, among other industries. In addition, Primetals
Technologies will provide a system to treat off-gases and a plant
to recover waste heat for the electric steel plant, ensuring energy
is reused efficiently.
The partnership also includes an Arvedi ESP thin slab casting
and hot rolling line as well as a state-of-the-art continuous
pickling and galvanizing line to produce a variety of hot-rolled
steel products including coated steel sheets for various industrial
applications.
"Blastr's ultra-low CO₂ targets require technology that
ensures net-zero direct CO₂ emissions from the steel
production. The MIDREX Plant, featuring an electric heater as an
alternative to a gas-fired reformer/heater, and the Arvedi ESP
technology, which is an officially certified carbon-neutral
thin-slab casting and hot rolling process, are two key technologies
needed on the path to meet our ambitiously set emission targets,"
says Mikael Lindvall, Chief
Technology Officer of Blastr Green Steel.
For further information, contact:
media@blastr.no
+358 50 465 4767
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