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Tenova’s ENERGIRON DR Plant Produces First DRI
11/18/2025 - Tenova announced its ENERGIRON zero-reformer DR micro-module has successfully produced its first direct reduced iron (DRI) for Empresa Siderúrgica del Mutún’s steel complex in Santa Cruz, Bolivia.
The DR micro-module uses the state-of-the-art ENERGIRON zero-reformer process, jointly developed by Tenova and Danieli. It will produce an estimated 250,000 metric tones of DRI annually and supply the meltshop with high-quality DRI with metallization levels of 94% and an adjustable high carbon content ranging between 3-4%, the companies said.
“Thanks to our innovative DRI technology, we are helping shape the future of the region’s green steel industry,” said Stefano Maggiolino, president and chief executive officer of Tenova HYL.
The DRI facility is integrated into a steel complex comprising seven plants including concentration, pelletization, direct reduction, steel mill, rolling mill, power plant and auxiliary plants.
The milestone completes the first stage of the contract signed with Sinosteel Equipment and Engineering in 2019. It is the first DRI plant in Bolivia and is expected to cover about half of the country’s steel needs, the company said.
“Thanks to our innovative DRI technology, we are helping shape the future of the region’s green steel industry,” said Stefano Maggiolino, president and chief executive officer of Tenova HYL.
The DRI facility is integrated into a steel complex comprising seven plants including concentration, pelletization, direct reduction, steel mill, rolling mill, power plant and auxiliary plants.
The milestone completes the first stage of the contract signed with Sinosteel Equipment and Engineering in 2019. It is the first DRI plant in Bolivia and is expected to cover about half of the country’s steel needs, the company said.
