SSAB Luleå Steelworks Expansion and Modernization

Startet utbygging september 2025

SSAB is undertaking a major construction project to expand and modernize its steel production facility in Luleå, Sweden, with an investment budget of approximately 4.5 billion euros. The project involves building a new electric steel plant designed to replace the existing blast furnace-based steelmaking process. The official groundbreaking ceremony was held in September 2025, marked by the symbolic first spade, attended by SSAB's CEO Johnny Sjöström and Sweden's energy and business minister as well as deputy prime minister Ebba Busch.

Fossilfri stålproduksjon innen 2029

The new steel plant is planned to be completed by the end of 2029 and will utilize fossil-free, electricity-based steel production technology. This modernization represents a significant technological shift aimed at reducing the carbon footprint of steel manufacturing. The facility is expected to produce advanced steel products for various sectors including industry, construction, transportation, and energy, thereby strengthening SSAB's competitive position in Europe’s steel market.

Reduserer utslipp med 7 %

Environmental sustainability is a core focus of the project. The new plant is projected to reduce Sweden’s overall greenhouse gas emissions by about seven percent, aligning with national climate goals and contributing to Europe's industrial transition to low-emission technologies. The project has been recognized by the European Union as a strategic low-emission initiative, which facilitates prioritized processing in permit and approval procedures. In December 2024, SSAB secured approximately 1.45 billion Swedish kronor in public funding from both the EU and Swedish authorities to support this transition.

Stans pga helseutfordringer april 2026

During construction, the project faced a temporary halt starting in early April 2026 due to reported illness symptoms among approximately 20 subcontractor employees. Investigations attributed these symptoms to exposure to fine dust aggravated by low humidity and seasonal respiratory viruses on the construction site. SSAB prioritized worker health and safety, temporarily stopping the work to conduct comprehensive analyses. Construction resumed in a controlled manner from late May 2026, with mitigation measures implemented to manage dust levels and ensure air quality on site.

Fortsatt fokus på helse og levering

Throughout the project, health and safety protocols remain a top priority to safeguard workers while maintaining progress on this significant infrastructure upgrade. The existing steel production operations in Luleå continue unaffected by the construction issues, ensuring stable supply during the transition. The overall timeline anticipates full operational readiness of the new plant by 2029, supporting a long-term and sustainable transformation in Swedish steel production.