SSABs nye stålverk i Luleå - Fossilfri og Lavutslipps

Ny fossilfri stålproduksjon

SSAB is undertaking a transformative construction project to build a new fossil-free and low-emission steel mill in Luleå, Sweden. This new facility is set to replace the current blast furnace-based steel production with a state-of-the-art electric steel plant using arc furnaces, rolling complexes, and further processing lines. The investment budget for the project is approximately 4.5 billion euros, making it a large-scale modernization of Sweden's steel manufacturing capabilities. The plant aims to produce specialty and premium steel with nearly zero fossil carbon emissions, utilizing fossil-free electricity and a blend of fossil-free sponge iron produced via HYBRIT technology (hydrogen reduction of iron ore) and recycled scrap metal as raw materials.

Reduserer Sveriges klimagassutslipp

The construction project has significant environmental and societal benefits. It is expected to reduce Sweden's total greenhouse gas emissions by around seven percent, contributing roughly 2.8 million tons of annual CO2 emissions reductions from the Luleå facility alone. When combined with other SSAB transformations, such as the one in Oxelösund, the efforts contribute to a 10 percent reduction in Sweden's total carbon footprint. Additionally, the project will enhance resource efficiency, eliminate carbon costs, shorten lead times, and improve SSAB's cost position and competitive strength in the European market for high-value steel products used in industries such as construction, transportation, and energy.

Sterk offentlig støtte og finansiering

The project enjoys strong institutional support with approvals from relevant authorities, including a court permit from Umeå that allows SSAB to proceed with the miniplant construction and operation. The European Union has designated the plant as a strategic low-emission project, prioritizing it in licensing and permitting processes, which ensures increased predictability and expedited review while maintaining strict environmental standards. In December 2024, SSAB also received approximately 1.45 billion Swedish kronor in public funding from the EU and Swedish authorities through just transition funds, backing the industry's shift toward greener technologies.

Byggestart i 2025. Ferdig 2029

The construction officially began in late 2025, marked by a symbolic groundbreaking ceremony attended by SSAB's CEO Johnny Sjöström and Sweden’s energy and business minister, Ebba Busch. The new steel mill is scheduled for completion by the end of 2029. During the transition period, the current blast furnace production will be phased out as the new electric steel mill ramps up operations. This timeline reflects a long-term commitment to sustainability and technological shift in Sweden’s steel industry.

Pause i bygging grunnet helse

In early 2026, the construction work experienced a temporary halt after about 20 subcontractor workers reported health symptoms. SSAB promptly paused building activities as a precaution to investigate and safeguard worker health. Additional measurements and investigations are ongoing to identify the cause of these health issues before resuming construction. Notably, this stoppage has not impacted the existing steel production at the Luleå site, nor has it resulted in financial or operational setbacks for the project thus far. Worker health and site safety remain top priorities throughout the build.