Direct reduction plant at the SALCOS® site, Salzgitter

Reduced CO2 emissions through the conversion of steel production to a hydrogen-based process

Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH (SZFG) supports Germany's international commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. To this end, the company has set up the transformative SALCOS® "Salzgitter Low CO₂ Steel-Making" program. As part of the transformation, the previous carbon-based steel production process will be gradually replaced by a new hydrogen-based method.

With the completion of the last stage in 2033, current direct CO₂ emissions of around 8 million tons per year can be cut by up to 95 %. This means that the Salzgitter site alone could reduce Germany's CO₂ emissions by around 1 %.

All SALCOS® sub-projects are being implemented within Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH premises. The experts at Drees & Sommer are coordinating the planning and construction participants, ensuring the planning and construction process runs smoothly, and keeping an eye on the costs and deadlines of the sub-projects.

The direct reduction plant is one of our Top Projects — a category reserved for work we are especially proud of. These projects have not only delivered exceptional value for our clients, but have also shaped us as a company.

Why the SALCOS® direct reduction plant is one of our Top Projects:

• Groundbreaking: a lighthouse project for the transformation of the steel industry toward green steel production
• Highly complex: challenging conversion of an integrated steel mill during ongoing operation
• Single source: comprehensive project support encompassing a wide range of in-house services

Added values

• Optimization and support for construction and assembly processes
• Optimization of construction scheduling
• Supporting the principal in their role
• Identification, coordination and control of collision avoidance in the 3D model
• Preparation of crane concepts and construction site equipment planning 

Services

• Installation and construction site planning including installation coordination
• BIM management (DRP and EAF)  
• Subproject management and project management for cost groups 300 to 500
• Risk management
• Site supervision
• Construction logistics planning and control
• EPCM Return material loading
• Interface management – construction/plant/logistics