GREEN STEEL

GREEN STEEL

Steel Decarbonization Membrane in Portugal

Steel production accounts for 7-9% of global CO2 emissions. Portugal's strong solar resources and Atlantic port access position it as a green hydrogen and ammonia export hub for Europe.

Market Context

Portugal

Policy

National Hydrogen Strategy (EN-H2)

H₂ Target

2-2.5 GW electrolyser capacity by 2030

1

Cities

4

Industries

Reduce H2 Cost for DRI

Direct reduction of iron consumes approximately 55 kg of hydrogen per tonne of DRI. IONZERA's lower electricity consumption per kg H2 directly improves the economics of H2-DRI steelmaking.

GW-Scale Membrane Supply

A single green steel plant may require hundreds of MW of electrolyser capacity. IONZERA's scalable, mesh-free manufacturing is designed to meet these large-volume membrane demands.

Reliable Continuous Output

Steel furnaces operate continuously. IONZERA's mechanical strength of 2.7 MPa and chemically stable PSU-TiO2-GO matrix support the uninterrupted electrolyser operation that steel plants demand.

Steel Decarbonization in Portugal’s Hydrogen Market

Portugal's strong solar resources and Atlantic port access position it as a green hydrogen and ammonia export hub for Europe. The Sines industrial complex is developing large-scale electrolysis projects targeting both domestic industry and export markets.

IONZERA maximizes hydrogen output per solar kWh, improving the export economics of Portuguese green hydrogen and ammonia projects.

Solar-to-H2Ammonia ExportRefiningChemical Processing
3x

Lower Resistance

20%

Thinner Profile

PERFORMANCE ADVANTAGE

Why IONZERA for Steel Decarbonization in Portugal

Direct reduction of iron consumes approximately 55 kg of hydrogen per tonne of DRI. IONZERA's lower electricity consumption per kg H2 directly improves the economics of H2-DRI steelmaking.

Shipping & Logistics

Air freight from India to Porto/Lisbon in 5-7 business days.

Area Resistance

3x LOWER
Area Specific Resistance ComparisonIONZERA0.09-0.1 Ω·cm²Zirfon0.30 Ω·cm²00.10.20.3 Ω·cm²~3x Lower

Thickness

20% THINNER
Membrane Thickness ComparisonIONZERA350-410 μmZirfon500 μm500 μm scale20-30%thinnerThinner membrane = More compact stacks= Higher power density

Steel Decarbonization Membrane in Portugal Cities

Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose IONZERA for steel decarbonization in Portugal?

IONZERA delivers 3x lower ionic resistance than Zirfon, making it ideal for steel decarbonization applications in Portugal. IONZERA maximizes hydrogen output per solar kWh, improving the export economics of Portuguese green hydrogen and ammonia projects.

How does IONZERA benefit Portuguese hydrogen export projects?

IONZERA's 3x lower resistance reduces the electricity cost component of hydrogen production, directly improving the competitiveness of Portuguese green hydrogen and ammonia for European export markets.

Ready to Start

Request Steel Decarbonization Samples for Portugal

Contact G-Hexa for IONZERA steel decarbonization membrane samples, technical specifications, and volume pricing for Portugal-based projects.

Request Sample