Boston Metal has specialised in steel decarbonization technology and has successfully launched its multi-inert anode Molten Oxide Electrolysis (MOE) industrial cell, designed for green steel production, marking a key milestone in de-risking Boston Metal’s MOE platform technology. It confirms the effectiveness of the inert anode, a critical component of MOE that enables the scalable production of pure liquid iron without any CO2 emissions, paving the way for efficient large-scale green steel manufacturing.
According to reports, the multi-inert anode and the industrial cell provide the validation of the scalability of MOE Steel to achieve commercial production. It is now operational at the company’s facility in Woburn, Massachusetts. The company says it will deploy its first demonstration plant in 2026.
Boston Metal is revolutionizing steel production with a direct, cost-effective, and modular technology that delivers zero-emission steel. Their Molten Oxide Electrolysis (MOE) Steel process offers a streamlined, one-step solution to transform all grades of iron ore into high-quality liquid metal, providing a significant advantage by reducing reliance on premium ores, thereby reducing the risks of scarcity and price volatility. Unlike traditional steelmaking, MOE eliminates the need for multiple industrial processes, such as coke production, iron ore sintering and pelletizing, blast furnace reduction, and basic oxygen furnace refinement, making it a cleaner and more efficient alternative.
The company plans to license its highly adaptable steel manufacturing technology, capable of scaling from thousands to millions of tons of production, to steel manufacturers worldwide. It will enable global customers to produce profitable green steel while creating new economic opportunities throughout the steel value chain.
“We are the only company with a direct and scalable approach to more efficient and clean steelmaking, and I can now say that tonnage steel is flowing from our multi-inert anode MOE cell,” said Tadeu Carneiro, CEO of Boston Metal. “
Last March, Boston Metal announced the inauguration of Boston Metal do Brasil, where its Molten Oxide Electrolysis (MOE) technology is being used to extract critical metals from mining waste, transforming a liability into a profitable venture. They are rapidly upscaling their operations in Brazil, and the early revenue that comes from its critical metals business will develop its MOE Steel technology forward.
In addition, The company is working toward establishing its chromium metal facility—a project considered crucial to onshoring advanced manufacturing of this high-priority metal to U.S. soil and securing the supply chain for MOE Steel.