Xin Hua Wang·2025-08-28 16:50Core Insights - The hydrogen metallurgy pilot line at Angang Steel's Bayuquan Steel Plant has achieved stable operation and entered the production phase, utilizing green hydrogen to replace coke in the iron-making process, aiming for near-zero carbon emissions [1][3] - The technology provides a low-carbon solution for the steel industry, addressing transformation challenges and positioning China to seize the high ground in hydrogen metallurgy technology [1] - The pilot line features a large scale with four systems: hydrogen production, granulation, reduction, and auxiliary systems, with a 100% localization rate for key equipment [1][3] Industry Characteristics - The fluidized bed hydrogen metallurgy technology is characterized by high adaptability to iron ore raw materials, overcoming particle agglomeration bottlenecks, high hydrogen reduction reaction efficiency, and complete autonomy in process equipment [3] - The direct reduced iron products from the pilot line have achieved a metallization rate of 95% [3] - Future plans include scaling up to a 500,000 tons per year industrial demonstration project for fluidized bed iron-making [3]