The Oshivela project developed in Namibia by HyIron is based on an innovative process for reducing iron ore in a rotary kiln using green hydrogen, and is therefore entirely carbon-neutral. Each tonne of iron produced avoids the 1.8 tonnes of CO2 emitted in the traditional process. Green hydrogen, generated by water electrolysis, is used in the sealed rotary kiln. The oxygen in the iron ore reacts with the hydrogen. The water from this process is continuously filtered from the air and reused in the water electrolysis for hydrogen production. As a result, no water is consumed in the process. This presents a substantial advantage for the implementation of Hylron technology in locations with high energy potential but scarce water resources. In the first phase of the Oshivela project, annual production of 15,000 tonnes of DRI (Direct Reduction Iron) is planned. Starting in late 2024, this project is one of the world’s largest primary production sites for green iron. The project is expected to avoid 27,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions per year.