Development program · Concept & preliminary analysis
Australian iron. An integrated industrial ambition.
KyperX's Australian green iron and steel program investigates a reference pathway connecting magnetite feed preparation, hydrogen-based direct reduction and electric steelmaking with their supporting energy infrastructure. The objective is to assess a commercially credible production route with lower emissions. Feed qualification, process balances, technology selection and project-specific infrastructure require further work.
Energy layers
Process concept
Follow the pathway from feed to finished steel.
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Prepare the feed
Establish suitable iron-bearing material and feed preparation.
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Reduce the iron
Investigate hydrogen-based conversion of iron oxides into direct reduced iron (DRI).
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Make steel
Examine electric arc furnace (EAF) melting and subsequent refining.
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Form the product
Consider casting and finishing against the intended steel specification.
Electricity supplies equipment across the pathway and supplies hydrogen production. Water, utilities, material handling and delivery interfaces also need to be resolved.
One connected pathway
Electricity supplies equipment across the pathway and supplies hydrogen production. Water, utilities, material handling and delivery interfaces also need to be resolved.
Two pathways for electricity.
Electricity serves equipment across the industrial processes directly, and it also supplies electrolysis.
Hydrogen to reduction
Investigate hydrogen-based conversion of iron oxides into direct reduced iron (DRI).
Material stages
- Prepare the feed: establish suitable iron-bearing material and feed preparation.
- Make steel: examine electric arc furnace (EAF) melting and subsequent refining.
- Form the product: consider casting and finishing against the intended steel specification.
Preliminary work
What the work has investigated.
The preliminary work has considered process architecture, equipment sizing, electricity and hydrogen requirements, industrial storage scenarios, sourcing economics and alternative ironmaking routes. A central question is how the supporting equipment and resources should match, so one subsystem does not define capacity in isolation.
Development pathway
Build the evidence for the next commitment.
The program remains at concept and preliminary-analysis stage. Site, technology selection, financing and delivery commitments would require further project-specific work.
Current stage Concept & preliminary analysis
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Establish the process basis
Reconcile feed, product, hydrogen and energy assumptions.
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Qualify the options
Obtain suitable technology, feedstock and equipment evidence.
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Resolve the interfaces
Assess resources, utilities, delivery conditions and operating schedules.
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Plan validation
Define the tests and studies needed to reduce the critical uncertainties.
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Evaluate advancement
Consider a larger development stage against technical, commercial and project evidence.
Bring expertise to a defined part of the pathway.
We welcome discussions with process technology providers, equipment manufacturers, feedstock organisations, energy developers, universities and industrial partners. Prospective steel buyers can also discuss product requirements that should inform future development.
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Technology and equipment
Process technology providers and equipment manufacturers.
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Feedstock and energy
Feedstock organisations and energy developers.
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Research and industry
Universities and industrial partners.
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Future product requirements
Prospective steel buyers discussing requirements, not an order for available steel.
Questions partners ask.
Is a KyperX steel plant operating or under construction?
This page describes the development concept and preliminary work.
Is the production route final?
Hydrogen reduction and electric steelmaking provide the reference concept. Alternative routes have also been investigated; a final project technology decision is not presented here.
Can energy projects proceed independently?
Yes. Standalone solar, wind, storage and hydrogen enquiries are welcome and assessed on their own requirements.