Iron oxide, (Fe3O4)

EC 215-277-5

Also known as magnetite, Bayferrox Black 318, Bayferrox AC 5111M, Bayferrox 340, and Bayferrox 330.

Iron oxide, (Fe3O4) projects

chemXplore tracks 4 projects involving iron oxide, (Fe3O4), of which 2 are active.

2 produce it and 2 use it as feedstock.

1 Announced / Concept 1 FEED / Pre-FID

2 new construction.

Expected to start operating
2026
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2027
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2028
1 project
2029
1 project
2030
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2031
none
What moved recently
  • March 2026 RIFT Gemert Iron Fuel Technology at Kingspan Unidek · FEED / Pre-FID · The Netherlands

Owners and developers: RIFT Development (1)

Investors: Invest-NL N.V. (1), PGGM (1)

Licensors and offtakers are recorded on 1 of these 2 projects For subscribers

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Latest news on iron oxide, (Fe3O4)

11 May 2026
RIFT expands Iron Fuel plans to Rotterdam

Reserved Maasvlakte with Port of Rotterdam to advance commercial-scale Iron Fuel projects; Rotterdam complements Antwerp with infrastructure, logistics and low-carbon hydrogen

25 March 2026
RIFT secures EU Innovation Fund grant for Alpha One

Grant deal formalises funding for Alpha One, enabling engineering, contracting and FID prep. At Evonik Antwerp: 120,000 t/yr iron fuel → 244 GWh/yr low‑carbon heat; ~682 kt CO₂ avoided in 10 yr.

3 March 2026
RIFT Secures €114M to Scale Iron Fuel Technology

€113.8M funding will develop a commercial iron fuel facility, aiming to decarbonize industrial heat and avoid over 1M tonnes of CO₂ emissions. Operational by 2029.

16 October 2025
RIFT and Bureau Veritas Enhance Safety and Compliance

The partnership ensures Iron Fuel Technology meets high safety and compliance standards, supporting its transition from innovation to industrial-scale deployment.

14 June 2025
RIFT and Kingspan Unidek Sign First Commercial Iron Fuel Contract

Iron Fuel Technology debuts commercially with a boiler installation in the Netherlands, supporting sustainability goals and showcasing scalable industrial decarbonization.

29 October 2018
LANXESS Boosts Micronized Iron Oxide Red Pigment Production

Production at the Krefeld-Uerdingen site increased by 5,000 metric tons annually to meet rising demand for high-quality pigments in paints, coatings, and plastics, enhancing dispersion and color consistency.

24 June 2010
LANXESS Boosts Pigment Production

Investing EUR 20M to expand global capacities, LANXESS hit record monthly production in Germany. Their eco-friendly methods and compliance with strict regulations drive market share growth.

Iron oxide, (Fe3O4) plants by country

chemXplore tracks 3 plants producing iron oxide, (Fe3O4) in 2 countries.

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