ROGESA, a subsidiary of Germany's Dillinger Group, is building a scrap processing facility in Dillingen that uses AI and X-ray analysis to reduce copper contamination in shear scrap by about 30%. The project is backed by 2.8 million euros from Germany's Federal Ministry for the Environment and is scheduled to start operations in the second half of 2028. The facility aims to save 63,000 metric tons of direct reduced iron and primary raw materials each year, reduce energy consumption by 16 gigawatt-hours, and cut carbon emissions by up to 76,000 metric tons annually. This is a practical step toward using more recycled steel in high-grade electric arc furnace steelmaking, supporting Europe's industrial decarbonization goals. The investment shows how targeted funding and technology can improve scrap quality and lower emissions in heavy industry. It is a concrete example of climate finance tied to real decarbonization in the steel sector.
