PyroGenesis Revolutionizes Steel Production with Innovative Coke-Oven Gas Valorization Project
Key Ideas
- PyroGenesis successfully completes a $9.3 million coke-oven gas valorization and hydrogen production project for Tata Steel in Kalinganagar, India.
- The project involves purifying toxic gases from blast furnace processes and producing 620 cubic meters of high-purity hydrogen per hour.
- The technology supports Tata Steel's circular production and cost reduction initiatives and is positioned as a vital solution for the steel industry's energy transition and emissions reduction efforts.
- The implemented system operates continuously 24/7, showcasing advanced solutions like water-injected compressors to prevent oil contamination during hydrogen processing.
PyroGenesis has announced the successful completion of a groundbreaking coke-oven gas valorization and hydrogen production project for Tata Steel in Kalinganagar, India, worth $9.3 million. Through subsidiary Pyro Green-Gas, PyroGenesis executed this project involving purification systems that process 32,000 cubic meters of coke-oven gas per hour, while extracting 620 cubic meters of high-purity hydrogen. The technology operates continuously to purify toxic gases from blast furnace processes and produce hydrogen with 99.999% purity. This innovation supports Tata Steel's circular production and cost reduction goals, featuring advanced solutions such as water-injected compressors to prevent oil contamination during hydrogen processing. With the steel industry's increasing focus on energy transition and emissions reduction, PyroGenesis positions its technology as a crucial solution, given the large number of blast furnaces globally and the prevalence of using blast furnaces in upcoming steel projects. This project marks a significant step towards sustainable and innovative steel production, highlighting the importance of technological advancements in supporting a more sustainable future for the industry.
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Steel Industry
Emissions Reduction
Cost Reduction
Circular Economy
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