Iranian Sponge Iron: Iranian Direct Reduced Iron

Introduction

In the evolving landscape of global sponge iron production, Iran has emerged as a key player, rapidly positioning itself to become the world’s leading sponge iron producer. The surge in Iranian sponge iron output is attributable to the proliferation of Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) factories, both operational and under construction. This trend contrasts sharply with the challenges faced by the world’s leading sponge iron producers, India and Venezuela, where DRI production has witnessed a notable decline.

Iran’s ascent in sponge iron production is underpinned by several factors. The exceptional quality of Iranian iron ore, coupled with abundant natural gas resources exhibiting high carbon richness, sets the stage for a technologically advanced production process. The adoption of modern gas-based technology, particularly the Midrex method, further enhances the superiority of Iranian sponge iron, especially in the context of electric arc furnace applications. The advantages arising during the steelmaking process make Iranian sponge iron a compelling choice for steel factories globally.

Iranian Sponge Iron

Iran is rapidly turning into world`s biggest sponge iron producer and Iranian sponge iron, On account of the considerable number of DRI factories, operation as well as under construction one.

Due to high-quality nature of Iranian Iron ore, natural gas resources with high carbon richness and modern gas-based technology used at Iranian factories (Midrex), have paved the way for Iran sponge iron product to have many superiorities for steel factories, especially in electric Arc furnace. Therefore, some of these advantages which are happening during steel making process are as follows:

• More reduction of FeO and send back Fe from Slag phase to melting Phase
• Oxygen remained from injection is negligible (not good for casting)
• Pasty Slag will generate without any graphite injection
• Coke addition requirement will be strongly decreased. This cause to save around 5.6 USD per kg Coke.
• With high carbon content of sponge iron, decreasing the cost of melt production is visible from 1%to 2.5 %, 10 US Dollar per ton.
• With high carbon content of (up to 2.5 %), it will cause significant decreasing in energy consumption (up to 300Kwh/ton)

Should be noted, with respect to the fact that Iran`s entire sponge iron production is in class B, and with our experience in this regard, we are fully prepared to provide all services for bulk cargo including:

• Purging pipe systems
• N2 Gas Injection
• ISO Tank and vaporizer
• Supercargo (inspection under MIL`s protocols)

Conclusion

In conclusion, the trajectory of Iran’s sponge iron industry paints a picture of resilience and advancement. The unique combination of high-quality iron ore, abundant carbon-rich natural gas, and state-of-the-art technology positions Iranian sponge iron at the forefront of global production. The benefits reaped during steelmaking, from enhanced reduction processes to substantial cost savings and energy efficiency, underscore the strategic significance of Iran in the sponge iron landscape.

It is noteworthy that the entire spectrum of Iran’s sponge iron production falls within Class B. Leveraging our extensive experience in this domain, we stand fully equipped to offer comprehensive services for bulk cargo, including purging pipe systems, N2 gas injection, ISO tank and vaporizer services, and supercargo support adhering to MIL’s protocols. As Iran continues to shape the narrative of sponge iron production on a global scale, we remain committed to delivering excellence and contributing to the dynamic evolution of this pivotal industry.