[NEMO Industries selects ENERGIRON DRI technology for Louisiana pig iron facility]

Published: Aug 6, 2026 16:16
NEMO Industries has selected Tenova's ENERGIRON direct reduction technology for its Ironworks I project in Louisiana, targeting 2.5 million tonnes per year of hot and cold DRI using a Zero Reformer configuration. Tenova will initiate FEED ahead of a final investment decision planned for December 2027. The facility will incorporate HYTEMP hot DRI transport, carbon capture readiness, and future hydrogen pathways. NEMO said recent market disruptions reinforced the national security need for a secure American pig iron supply chain.

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