Ezz Steel Pursues Strategic Expansion into Algeria with Proposed Integrated Iron Project
Egyptian industrial leader Ezz Steel is exploring a significant expansion into the North African market, pursuing the establishment of an integrated investment project for the production of Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) in Algeria. The move underscores a growing trend of Egyptian firms seeking to strengthen their footprint in the heavy industries sector across the region.
On Monday, April 13, 2026, a high-level delegation from Ezz Steel met with officials at the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency to discuss industrial cooperation and growth opportunities. The discussions focused on leveraging Algeria’s increasingly attractive investment incentives to facilitate the project’s implementation.
According to project outlines shared during the meeting, the investment is planned to unfold in stages. The primary phase will focus on the production of Direct Reduced Iron (DRI). Looking ahead, the group intends to develop the site into a comprehensive industrial complex that covers all stages of iron and steel production, a strategy aimed at maximizing added value and enhancing industrial integration.
The Ezz Steel delegation included several key executives and specialists to ensure a comprehensive review of the opportunity. The group was led by Raed El-Beblawi, Managing Director of Ezz Dekheila Steel, and Ahmed Nabil, a member of the company’s board of directors. They were joined by Hossam Fathallah, Senior Legal Affairs Manager; Adly Amer, Senior Raw Materials Quay Manager; and Hazem Hafez, Manager of Continuous Development.
This proposed venture reflects the company’s broader ambition to diversify its operational reach and capitalize on regional resources. By establishing a production hub in Algeria, Ezz Steel aims to integrate more deeply into the North African supply chain for steel and iron.
