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title: "The hydrogen era in green steel: Tosyalı's flexible DRI plant in Algeria begins production"
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published_at: "2026-03-16T03:23:02+00:00"
updated_at: "2026-10-04T16:58:50+00:00"
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  - "Low-Carbon Steel Projects"
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  - "Low-Carbon Steelmaking Technologies"
  - "Direct Reduced Iron"
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  - "Direct Reduced Iron"
  - "Hydrogen"
  - "Green Steel"
  - "DRI"
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  - "Tosyalı Holding"
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# The hydrogen era in green steel: Tosyalı's flexible DRI plant in Algeria begins production

> Tosyalı Holding's second DRI plant in Algeria has begun commercial production. Capable of running on both natural gas and 100% hydrogen, it is the world's first FlexiDRI plant to reach commercial production.

Tosyalı Holding announced the start of commercial production at its second DRI (Direct Reduced Iron) plant in Algeria. Thanks to its advanced technology, the facility has the capacity to operate on both natural gas and, with a minor modification, 100 percent hydrogen. This feature earned it the distinction of being the world's first FlexiDRI plant to reach commercial production.

At a time when the decarbonisation race in the steel sector is gaining speed, Tosyalı's move has positioned the company ahead of its European competitors. During the same period, several European firms had publicly announced flexible DRI investment decisions. However, Tosyalı Holding was the first company to turn that decision into an investment and reach the production stage.

The capacity to operate on hydrogen is the most decisive element enhancing the plant's future flexibility. Considering the weight of green steel production on the global agenda, Tosyalı's investment in Algeria establishes a reference point in the sector. With this technology that enables the transition from natural gas infrastructure to hydrogen-based production, the company is both keeping current production costs under control and positioning itself to be ready for low-carbon steel demand.

Tosyalı Holding's Algeria operations form one of the fundamental pillars of the company's international growth strategy. With the second DRI plant coming online, Tosyalı has further strengthened its production capacity in North Africa.

## FAQ

### What makes Tosyalı’s new Algeria DRI plant unique?

It is the world’s first FlexiDRI plant to reach commercial production. The facility can operate on both natural gas and, with a minor modification, 100 percent hydrogen, giving it forward flexibility for the green steel transition.

### Why does the FlexiDRI technology matter commercially?

It keeps current production costs under control by running on natural gas while positioning the company to supply low-carbon steel demand in the future without rebuilding the plant, bridging the gap until green hydrogen infrastructure matures.

### How does Tosyalı’s investment compare to European competitors?

Several European firms had announced flexible DRI investment decisions during the same period, but Tosyalı was the first to convert that decision into an actual investment and reach the production stage, placing it ahead of European peers.

### What role do Algeria operations play in Tosyalı’s strategy?

Algeria forms one of the fundamental pillars of Tosyalı Holding’s international growth strategy. The second DRI plant further strengthens the company’s production capacity in North Africa.

### What global megatrend does the Tosyalı Algeria investment respond to?

The accelerating decarbonisation race in the global steel sector and rising demand for low-carbon steel from buyers in Europe and beyond. The investment establishes a reference point for flexible, hydrogen-ready DRI production.

## Categories

- [Low-Carbon Steel Projects](https://greensteel.com.tr/low-carbon-steel-projects)
- [New Low-Carbon Steel Plants](https://greensteel.com.tr/new-low-carbon-steel-plants)
- [Low-Carbon Steelmaking Technologies](https://greensteel.com.tr/low-carbon-steelmaking-technologies)
- [Direct Reduced Iron](https://greensteel.com.tr/direct-reduced-iron)

## Tags

- [Direct Reduced Iron](https://greensteel.com.tr/tag/direct-reduced-iron)
- [Hydrogen](https://greensteel.com.tr/tag/hydrogen)
- [Green Steel](https://greensteel.com.tr/tag/green-steel)
- [DRI](https://greensteel.com.tr/tag/dri)