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2025, 30th September

Danieli, Kanthal and EMSTEEL launch pilot for electric process-gas heating in Abu Dhabi

1.3-MW direct electric heater to reduce DRI plant emissions

Danieli, in collaboration with Kanthal and Emirates Steel Arkan (EMSTEEL), has launched a pilot project for the electrification of process-gas heating at the DRI plant in Abu Dhabi.

 

The 1.3-MW electric Process-Gas Heater (e-PGH) will integrate with the existing Energiron DRI process, jointly developed by Tenova and Danieli, marking the first installation of direct electric heating for process gas at industrial scale.

 

The pilot unit is based on Prothal® DH technology, a compact and modular electric heating solution developed by Danieli and Kanthal for high-efficiency operation. The system is designed to run in parallel with the fired heater currently in use.

 

Installation and commissioning are planned for 2026. The initiative is supported by Khalifa University, which will provide modelling of the DRI core process, electrical grid impact, and renewable power variability.

 

This step contributes to the progressive decarbonization of direct reduction plants and supports Danieli’s roadmap for fossil-free steelmaking.

 

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