SSAB Oxelösund has delivered the world’s first 100% fossil-free steel using HYBRIT technology, that uses hydrogen instead of coal and coke, to Volv

HYBRIT technology delivers the world’s first fossil-free steel to Volvo Group

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2021-08-18 18:30:08

SSAB Oxelösund has delivered the world’s first 100% fossil-free steel using HYBRIT technology, that uses hydrogen instead of coal and coke, to Volvo Group, the company has said today (August 18).

HYBRIT, established by SSAB, LKAB and Vattenfall, is producing carbon-free steel to decarbonise the steelmaking industry whilst also providing green steel to manufacturers.

In June 2021, the three companies were able to showcase the world’s first hydrogen-reduced sponge iron produced at HYBRIT’s pilot plant in Luleå.

The goal is to deliver fossil-free steel to the market and demonstrate the technology on an industrial scale as early as 2026.

Using HYBRIT technology, SSAB has the potential to reduce Sweden’s total carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 10% and Finland’s by approximately 7%.

Martin Lindqvist, President and CEO of SSAB, said, “The first fossil-free steel in the world is not only a breakthrough for SSAB, it represents proof that it’s possible to make the transition and significantly reduce the global carbon footprint of the steel industry. We hope that this will inspire others to also want to speed up the green transition.”