On September 24, 2024, local time in Algeria, Tosyali announced that the 2.5-million-ton DRI production line of the Phase-IV short-process integrated steel plant in Algeria, which was EPC contracted and built by Sinosteel MECC, a subsidiary of Sinosteel E&T, was successfully put into production. This marks a significant step forward in the green and low-carbon transformation of Algeria's steel industry and symbolizes that Sinosteel E&T has set a new example in the sustainable development of the global steel industry.

The project uses natural gas as the reducing agent. Compared with traditional blast furnace hot metal production, it significantly reduces carbon emissions: the carbon dioxide emission per ton of steel is only 940 kg, with a carbon reduction rate of up to 50%. After commissioning, the project will operate for 8,000 hours annually, with an average hourly capacity of 312.5 tons, producing high-quality DRI products (both CDRI and HDRI). Via the hot direct reduced iron conveying system, HDRI is transported hot to electric arc furnaces, providing a continuous feedstock supply for subsequent production processes.

Sinosteel MECC has deeply cultivated three core capabilities in the steel industry: low-carbon metallurgical process equipment, engineering & construction, and operation services. Leveraging digital green construction, plus scientific design, procurement, and construction management, the company not only successfully overcame challenges in project initiation and construction caused by the pandemic, but also effectively addressed the shortage of local resources. While efficiently integrating international resources, it ensured the mobilization and support for project implementation, thus smoothly achieving the scheduled goals of the project.

As the second 2.5-million-ton annual-capacity direct reduced iron (DRI) production line successfully built by Sinosteel MECC for Tosyali—and also the third world’s largest-scale DRI project it has undertaken in Algeria—this achievement not only responds to the urgent global demand for carbon reduction, but also sets a model for the green and low-carbon transformation of the steel industry.

Through VDC (Virtual Design and Construction), combined with BIM (Building Information Modeling) and data organization, the project conducts simulation analysis on construction plans, costs, and other aspects, significantly enhancing construction efficiency.

To further improve the raw material and finished product handling system of the DRI project, Sinosteel MECC additionally built a new pipe conveyor. This conveyor boasts a material feeding capacity of 4,000 tons per hour and a return material capacity of 2,000 tons per hour, enabling bidirectional transportation of iron ore concentrate, pellet feed, and finished materials—greatly facilitating the diversified development of Tosyali’s local business. Furthermore, Sinosteel MECC retrofitted the existing transfer stations and belt conveyor systems without disrupting normal production, achieving seamless integration between optimization upgrades and production operations.

Sinosteel MECC's outstanding project execution and management capabilities have won high recognition from the client. A relevant person in charge of Tosyali stated, "Sinosteel MECC's efficient execution has given us and other overseas partners great confidence, proving that they are a trustworthy supplier when it matters most."