Sarmad Iron and Steel Complex Abarkouh
constructionDRI–EAF route · Abarkouh, Middle East, Iran
GEM wikiSarmad Iron and Steel Complex Abarkouh follows the DRI–EAF route: iron ore is reduced in the solid state to direct reduced iron by direct reduction, then melted into steel in an electric arc furnace. The liquid steel is solidified into semi-finished shapes by continuous casting. The plant has a crude steel capacity of 600 thousand tonnes per year. Its main products are ingot, sponge iron, billet, coil.
Process Route
Timeline
Construction 2020
Capacity (ttpa)
Crude Steel
600
EAF
600
DRI
1,200
Iron Units
Steel Units
Inputs & Energy
Iron ore Chadormalu
Steel Products
ingot, sponge iron, billet, coil
Ownership
Owner Sarmad Iron and Steel Complex Abarkouh
Parent Chadormello Mining and Industrial Co [52.0%]; Mines & Metals Development Investment Co [28.5%]; unknown
Workforce 650 employees
Country Context
Iran crude steel production (USGS). Plant line shows nominal capacity, not output.
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Location
Abarkouh
Middle East
Iran
31.2230°, 53.3927°
At a Glance
- Route
- DRI–EAF
- Crude steel capacity
- 600 ttpa
- Products
- Semi-finished, finished rolled