Molten Industries is spearheading a collaborative effort with U. S. Steel and CPFD Software to design, build, and test a pilot-scale system aimed at eliminating carbon emissions from iron reduction, funded by a $5.4M DOE grant. The project's main objective is to demonstrate the integration of methane-pyrolysis-driven hydrogen production with a pilot direct reduced iron (DRI) shaft furnace at Molten's facility, with anticipated outcomes including significant energy, carbon intensity, and cost reductions—a pivotal stride toward sustainable steel production.