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--> 日本語 English 中文 Kobe Steel Group Sites Within This Site Menu Iron Unit Field MIDREX® Process FASTMET® Process Pellet Plant About Us Products Investor Relations Locations Home Iron Unit Field MIDREX® Process Home > Products > Iron Unit Field > MIDREX® Process The MIDREX® Process Direct reduced iron (DRI) is a high-quality metallic product derived from iron ore using a reduction process, primarily involving the use of natural gas. It finds application in the production of various steel items due to its favorable physical and chemical attributes, making it suitable for utilization in the electric arc furnace (EAF), blast furnace (BF), and basic oxygen furnace (BOF). One of the most significant advantages of DRI is its reduced carbon footprint. Unlike conventional methods such as the blast furnace route, DRI production typically involves natural gas or hydrogen as reducing agents, resulting in lower CO2 emissions. The MIDREX Process, developed and owned by Midrex Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Kobe Steel, is a leading technology for DRI production. With MIDREX Plants around the world contributing to approximately 80% of the world's low CO2 DRI output annually, it holds a prominent position in the industry. What distinguishes the MIDREX Plant is its remarkable flexibility, capable of facilitating the shift from carbon to hydrogen economies. Midrex offers innovative technology that serves as a bridge during this transition, enabling the gradual adoption of 100% hydrogen direct reduction from natural gas. When coupled with an electric melter, this results in a substantial decrease in carbon emissions, ranging from 50% to 90% compared to conventional steelmaking methods, depending on the chosen pathway. To read more about Midrex, please visit: www.midrex.com. Iron Unit Division Engineering Business Kobe Steel, Ltd. About Us Products Investor Relations Locations Search Site Map　|　Handling of Privacy & Personal Information　|　About the website © KOBE STEEL, LTD. 1995-2024