This comes at a good time as Australia is developing the hydrogen economy. I am not sure how relevant it will be for TNG, maybe it will?
Primetals Technologies develops break-through technology for carbon-free, hydrogen-based direct reduction for iron ore fines
- Only process worldwide directly using iron ore concentrate fines from ore beneficiation with particle sizes of 100% smaller than 0.15 mm
- Low CO2 footprint due to usage of H2 as reduction agent
- Lower Opex and Capex Cost due to no agglomeration step requires
- Modular plant design to match varying capacity. Minimum rated capacity of 250,000 tons per year
- Pilot plant will be set up at voestalpine Stahl Donawitz GmbH, Austria in partnership with voestalpine
- https://www.primetals.com/press-media/news/primetals-technologies-develops-breakthrough-technology-for-carbon-free-hydrogen-based-direct-reduc/
