In addition to this achievement, TOSYALI Algerie’s first DRI module also delivered an outstanding performance in 2025, ranking third globally in annual DRI production, further underlining Tosyalı’s leadership and scale in direct reduction ironmaking.
Supplied by Midrex Technologies, Inc. and its consortium partner Paul Wurth, part of SMS group, the record-setting Module 2 is a MIDREX® Plant capable of producing both hot direct reduced iron (HDRI) and cold direct reduced iron (CDRI), providing exceptional operational flexibility and efficiency.
Commenting on this record, Tosyalı Holding Chairman of the Board Fuat Tosyalı said: “As one of the world’s leading green steel producers, we continue our DRI (Direct Reduced Iron) investments at our facility in Algeria, delivering lower carbon emissions. Since 2020, our TOSYALI Algérie plant has broken the world DRI production record every year. In 2025, beyond the record achieved by our second module, our first DRI module also delivered a strong performance, ranking 3rd globally in annual DRI production further confirming the scale and consistency of our twin-DRI strategy. With the commissioning of our second DRI last year, TOSYALI Algerie has reached the position of being the facility with one of the world’s largest twin DRI plants. Thanks to the advanced technology it uses, the second DRI facility became the first plant in the world to start commercial production with the capability of operating on both natural gas and—through a minor modification—100% hydrogen. Around the same time, other companies in Europe also announced flexible DRI investment decisions. However, we were the first company to make this decision, complete the investment, and commence production. The production record we achieved with the new DRI not only confirms the success of our investment strategy focused on sustainability, efficiency, and scale, but also further strengthened Tosyalı’s position as a global green steel producer.”
The achievement further strengthens Algeria’s position in the global steel industry, supporting the country’s transition from a net importer to a major producer and exporter of high-quality steel. The record-setting DRI production enhances domestic steel supply while enabling increased exports to international markets.
The TOSYALI 2nd DRI Plant is integrated with a new electric arc furnace (EAF) through a hot transport conveyor, allowing HDRI to be continuously charged into the EAF. This configuration increases melt shop productivity while delivering significant energy savings and reduced emissions. During EAF maintenance or outage periods, the plant can seamlessly switch to producing CDRI at full capacity, maximizing overall operational availability.
“We congratulate TOSYALI Algerie on this tremendous accomplishment during its first year of operation,” Midrex Technologies President and CEO KC Woody said. “Reaching a new global benchmark so quickly is a powerful demonstration of TOSYALI’s world class operational excellence and the best-in-class productivity, reliability, and flexibility of MIDREX Technology. We are confident that Tosyali will be exceeding their rated capacity very soon.”
TOSYALI’s continued investments in DRI-based ironmaking reflect its long-term commitment to producing higher-quality steel with lower carbon emissions. By reducing dependence on scrap and increasing the use of DRI, Tosyali achieves greater production flexibility while supporting sustainability objectives. These investments also align with global efforts to decarbonize steel production.
“On behalf of SMS group, I congratulate TOSYALI Algerie on achieving this outstanding result, and we are proud that our engineering expertise supported this milestone and contributed to a project that enhances Algeria’s steelmaking capabilities and supports the industry’s ongoing decarbonization efforts,” said Thomas Hansmann, Chief Technology Officer of SMS group.
This new milestone underscores TOSYALI Algerie’s operational excellence and reinforces the proven performance of Midrex in delivering world-class productivity, flexibility, and sustainability.
