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SALCOS Stage 1

by Salzgitter AGDE

First phase of low-carbon steelmaking. 100 MW electrolyzer produces ~9,000 t/year H2, feeds 2+ Mt DRI plant and EAF. Delivers near-zero CO2 steel using green hydrogen.

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Hydrogen tower and utilities installed. Electrolyzer, DRI and EAF commissioning on track for late summer 2027.

Updated Aug 2026Checked 10 Oct0 updates this week

Milestones

Next · Commission electrolyzer, DRI, EAF
  1. Andritz awarded contract for 100 MW electrolyzerSep 2023Complete.
  2. Cornerstone laid for electrolyzer plantFeb 2025Complete.
  3. DRI plant shell completedJan 2026Complete.
  4. Hydrogen tower assembled; utility and power components installedAug 2026Complete.
  5. Commission electrolyzer, DRI, EAFTarget Q3 2027+3 mooriginally Q2 2027Not yet reached.
  6. Full production at 2+ million tonnes DRI per yearTarget 2028Not yet reached.

Most important updates

Upcoming

  1. Q3 2027Commission electrolyzer, DRI, EAF+3 mooriginally Q2 2027 (next)
  2. Q3 2027SALCOS Stage 1 commissioning
  3. 2028Full production at 2+ million tonnes DRI per year
  4. 2028Investment decision on SALCOS Stage 2 and 3
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