thyssenkrupp Steel Invests €2.4 Million in New Laboratory for Future Iron Ore Testing in Duisburg

thyssenkrupp Steel is investing €2.4 million to expand its metallurgical laboratory in Duisburg-Schwelgern, enhancing quality assurance for hydrogen-based feedstocks required for a new direct reduction plant. The facility will enable ISO-compliant testing, accommodating the unique process conditions of direct reduction. This investment is part of thyssenkrupp's broader strategy for climate-neutral steel production and includes employee training on new testing methods.

Published Mar 25, 2026

thyssenkrupp Steel is investing €2.4 million to expand its metallurgical laboratory in Duisburg-Schwelgern. The new laboratory will support ISO-compliant testing of feedstocks for a forthcoming hydrogen-based direct reduction plant.

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Existing testing capacity for traditional blast furnace feedstocks will be enhanced to meet the requirements of hydrogen-rich processes. The facility will feature two test furnaces and will allow for the evaluation of feedstock stability and reduction rates under realistic conditions. This investment is crucial for ensuring feedstock quality and is part of thyssenkrupp's transition to climate-neutral steel production.