ANDRITZ has been entrusted with the construction of a 100 MW electrolysis plant at the Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH site through an EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) arrangement. This cutting-edge facility will incorporate pressurized alkaline electrolyzer technology from HydrogenPro. Scheduled to commence operations in 2026, the plant is set to produce approximately 9,000 tons of green hydrogen annually, primarily intended for the production of green steel. This marks the initial industrial implementation of hydrogen as part of the SALCOS® program.

Ulrich Grethe, Chairman of the Management Board at Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH, elaborated on the significance of this endeavor, stating, "The commissioning of the electrolysis plant marks a significant step in the SALCOS® program and underlines our leading position in the transformation of the industry. In order to enable us to reduce the CO2 footprint of our steel production in the future, it is imperative that we connect to the emerging hydrogen infrastructure as quickly as possible. This is the only way we will be able to fully exploit the potential of SALCOS®. Here, policymakers are now also called upon to remove bureaucratic roadblocks and accelerate the development of a hydrogen infrastructure."

Domenico Iacovelli, ANDRITZ GROUP Executive Board Member, expressed pride in the partnership with Salzgitter and the shared commitment to advancing green steel production, stating, "We are proud that Salzgitter selected us as a partner and look forward to contributing to their ambitious program towards green steel production. The compact design of our green hydrogen plant perfectly fits into the existing infrastructure. Our vast experience in executing large-scale projects gives us a solid foundation for implementing this innovative project in collaboration with our partner HydrogenPro, whose pressurized electrolyzer stacks are very well suited for large-scale industrial applications."

The comprehensive SALCOS® program is set to unfold in three stages, with the initial phase operational by 2026. This phase encompasses a direct reduction plant, an electric arc furnace (both of which have been previously ordered), and the 100 MW electrolysis plant for green hydrogen production. The transformation toward nearly CO2-free steel production at the Salzgitter site is slated for completion by the end of 2033, well ahead of statutory requirements.

The financing for the first stage of SALCOS® has been secured through subsidies from the Federal Republic of Germany, the State of Lower Saxony, and Salzgitter AG's own substantial funds.

 

Source:andritz.com

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