Direct Reduced Iron

The coming years all major European steelmakers will start the transition of their production to Low CO2 green steelmaking. The Pirson Group will be at the forefront of this European transition, with all the construction disciplines in-house and with their extensive installation experience the Pirson Group will play a vital role in the realisation of the new furnaces.

We will be sharing updates shortly about the first to be build European DRI plant.

Pioneering Green Steel Production in Germany

Salcos DRI Plant

The Pirson/DSD Group commenced the construction of the ENERGIRON SALCOS Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) Plant at Salzgitter Flachstahl, Germany, in August 2024. As the project gains momentum, several areas will soon be under construction, including the impressive designed 140 meter tall Reactor Tower, Process Gas Heater, Water Treatment Plant, and Material Handling facilities marked a milestone as Pirson Refractories BV began the specialized installation of refractory lining in the Transfer Line at ground level. With the winter season drawing to an end, the project is set to expand rapidly, with additional areas becoming available for refractory installation. The complete refractory installation is projected for completion in spring 2026.

In October 2024, the Pirson/DSD Group was awarded the contract for the construction of the second DRI Midrex Plant in Germany at Rogesa/Dillingen. Pirson Refractories BV has begun preparations for this project. We will keep you updated on the progress.

Building on this success, October 2024 brought another major achievement: the Pirson/DSD Group secured the contract for the construction of Germany’s second DRI Midrex Plant at Rogesa/Dillingen. Pirson Refractories BV has already initiated preliminary work for this exciting project’.