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No Petroleum, No Problem? - Dr. Simon Michaux, Geological Survey of Finland # 259

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Small Scale Iron Production is Possible

The feasibility of producing sufficient iron powder in small human settlements is being explored, particularly through innovative technologies like hydrogen atmospheres and electrochemical reduction. A notable example is a prototype developed by a company in Copenhagen, which utilizes a furnace small enough to fit in a living room, demonstrating potential applications in unique settings such as a Bavarian beer brewery. Their process involves recycling fuel through multiple cycles, indicating a shift towards sustainable iron production methods, although specific production requirements and numbers remain to be analyzed.

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