Ny stålfabrikk med nullutslipp

SSAB is constructing a new steelworks facility in Luleå to replace the existing blast furnace-based production system. This new plant will utilize advanced technologies including electric arc furnaces, rolling complexes, and further processing capabilities, enabling the production of specialized and premium steel with nearly zero fossil carbon emissions. The shift to this innovative production process marks a significant technological transition for SSAB and the Swedish steel industry.

Fossilfri strøm og råmaterialer

The facility will be powered by fossil-free electricity and use a mix of fossil-free direct reduced iron sponge produced via the HYBRIT technology-hydrogen-based reduction of iron ore-and recycled scrap metal as raw materials. This approach is intended to improve cost efficiency, increase production speed, and eliminate CO2-related costs, aligning with SSAB’s and Sweden’s ambitious climate goals.

Investering 4,5 milliarder euro

The investment budget for the project is substantial, at approximately 4.5 billion euros. Construction formally began in 2025 with a ceremonial groundbreaking attended by SSAB’s CEO Johnny Sjöström and government representatives including Sweden’s Minister for Energy and Enterprise as well as the Deputy Prime Minister. The new steelworks is expected to be completed and operational by the end of 2029; upon commissioning, the old blast furnace production will be discontinued.

Reduserer Sveriges CO2-utslipp

This project is expected to generate significant environmental and societal benefits by reducing Sweden’s total greenhouse gas emissions by around seven to ten percent, with the Luleå facility alone eliminating approximately 2.8 million tonnes of CO2 annually. The transition will also reduce emissions to air and water, improve resource efficiency, and strengthen Sweden’s position in the green industrial transformation. As such, the plant represents a long-term commitment to sustainable steel production within the country.

Tillatelser på plass, planlegging pågår

The project has received the necessary court permits to proceed, and detailed planning and permit processes are underway to support continued construction. While specific contractors and risk factors have not been detailed in publicly available summaries, the project’s scale and technological shift imply complex construction and operational challenges that are being managed through rigorous project management and regulatory compliance.