In a significant industrial upswing across North Africa and the Middle East, several countries have embarked on ambitious projects to boost their Direct Reduced Iron/Hot Briquetted Iron (DRI/HBI) production capacities. The latest data reveals that Algeria leads the charge with two major projects: a 2.5Mtpa DRI/HBI plant operated by Tosyali Algérie in Bethioua and another 4Mtpa Green HBI plant by Algerian Qatari Steel in Bellara.
Neighboring Libya follows suit with an impressive 1.5Mtpa DR Pellet facility by VALE located near Misurata. Further west, Mauritania has entered the scene with a substantial investment into a 2Mtpa DR Pellet project managed by SNIM.
Shifting focus to the Arabian Peninsula, Saudi Arabia showcases its industrial prowess with four significant projects: two 4Mtpa DRI plants—one by ESSAR in Jubail and another by HADEED/SABIC—alongside a smaller yet strategic 1.8Mtpa DR Plant also situated in Jubail under JFE’s management.
Oman completes this regional development snapshot with two noteworthy initiatives: a sizeable 12Mtpa Concentrate venture at Vale’s Sohar complex and an additional 9Mtpa DR Pellet plant operated by Jindal Shadeed Iron & Steel LLC.
These developments not only highlight the region’s commitment to expanding their steel production capabilities but also signal potential shifts in global steel markets as these high-capacity facilities come online.
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