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9 December 2022 | News

Metso Outotec invests in pilot plant for a hydrogen-based direct reduction process

Metso Outotec will convert its existing 700 mm Circulating Fluidized Bed (CFB) pilot plant in Frankfurt, Germany, for hydrogen-based direct reduction of fine ore, applying the proven Planet Positive CircoredTM technology.

Metso Outotec invests in pilot plant for a hydrogen-based direct reduction process

The pilot plant can also be used for the reduction of high-grade iron fines concentrate and to confirm the design basis for an industrial-scale CircoredTM plant. Commissioning of the plant is expected to take place by December 2023.  

 

Read the press release:

https://www.mogroup.com/corporate/media/news/2022/12/metso-outotec-invests-in-pilot-plant-for-a-hydrogen-based-direct-reduction-process/

 

Photo from the Metso-Outotec research center. Credit: Metso Outotec.