Low Temperature Direct Electrochemical Reduction for Zero Emissions Iron Project Core Research Final Report

Summary

The iron and steel industry faces a significant challenge in reducing carbon emissions to meet net-zero targets. This project, funded by ARENA, is developing a Low Temperature Direct Electrochemical Reduction (DER) technology to produce 'green iron' from Pilbara iron ore using renewable energy, operating at temperatures below 130 °C. The project has successfully completed its Core Research (Stage 1) as of August 2025, demonstrating progress in various technical aspects, and is now moving into Stage 2 for commercialisation and demonstration at TRL 6.

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