Table 2 Key process parameters used as input data for producing primary steel via BF/BOF or DRI (according to⁴⁵).

SEC fuel (GJ/t)

16.7

9.0

6.8

SEC electricity (GJ/t)

1.1

2.1

1.7

Lifetime (years)

20

25

25

CAPEX (€/tCap)

170

795

795

OPEX (€/t)

295

340

340

Main energy carrier

Coal

Natural gas

Hydrogen