At the panel titled “The Role of the Fourth and Fifth Industrial Revolutions and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Green Steel Production

According to IMIDRO’s public relations, Mohammad Massoud Samiei-Nejad, during the expert
panel titled “The Role of the Fourth and Fifth Industrial Revolutions and Artificial Intelligence in
Green Steel Production” at the Steel Symposium 1404 in Kish, noted:
IMIDRO is committed to financially supporting innovative projects from knowledge-based
companies in the fields of green steel and mine digitalization, and invites active firms to present
their ideas.

Focus on Advanced Technologies

He added that IMIDRO is following up on programs concerning the use of modern technologies
from exploration to final steel products.
The Deputy Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade continued:
In order to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and minimize water consumption—through
optimal energy management and a shift toward green steel—we are working on the design of
smart factories.

Development Measures in the Green Steel Sector

Samiei-Nejad declared: The use of hydrogen gas has commenced in one steel production unit,
and we are currently monitoring its outcomes. In addition, the establishment of a Green Steel
Laboratory is underway through a “MOU” inked with a reputable Iranian university. IMIDRO is
actively investing in the laboratory’s equipment and infrastructure.

Thermal Recovery Engineering Achievement

He added: We have achieved thermal recovery engineering from direct reduction furnaces as
part of our transition toward green steel, and we are planning to launch an international tender
in this regard soon.
The Deputy Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade, while referring to the organization’s policy on
steel scrap usage, stated: This organization's priority is increasing the use of steel scrap to
reduce energy consumption and extend the life of the country’s mineral reserves, to
operationalize scrap utilization across the steel value chain.
In another part of his remarks, he stated: In the Steel Balance Plan, policy frameworks were
formulated during the Fifth Development Plan, with a target of reaching 55 million tons of steel
production capacity.
Samiei-Nejad added: In the Balance Plan, responsibilities were defined, and the steel value
chain began its movement. However, in certain areas—such as infrastructure provision—other
agencies failed to deliver. He continued: Currently, in order to streamline operations, the Steel
Headquarters—working in collaboration with industry associations and the private sector—is
engaged in strategic decision-making and is addressing issues through a dedicated think tank.
Samiei-Nejad stated: Currently, in order to streamline operations, the Steel
Headquarters—working in collaboration with industry associations and the private sector—is
engaged in strategic decision-making and is addressing issues through a dedicated think tank.
He added: Hoping that through the active engagement of the Steel Headquarters and
cooperation from industry activists, we should also address the imbalances in various parts of
the steel industry, and we are ready to receive suggestions in this regard.