thyssenkrupp delayed the launch of its hydrogen-powered direct reduction steel plant in Duisburg, Germany, by two years to 2029. A European Commission document in July 2026 confirmed the revised timeline, attributing the adjustment to construction delays linked to the facility’s innovative nature.
Backed by EUR 2 billion in German government aid, the EUR 3 billion project replaces one of four blast furnaces at the Duisburg site.
thyssenkrupp said that total project costs remain unchanged and acceleration measures are under review.