SSAB has officially launched the construction of its new steel mill in Luleå, Sweden, marking a significant step toward a more sustainable steel industry. The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by Sweden’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy, Business and Industry, Ebba Busch, along with SSAB’s CEO, Johnny Sjöström.
The new mill, with an annual production capacity of 2.5 million metric tons, will be among the most electrified steel plants in the world. It will utilize Danieli’s advanced thin-slab casting and rolling technology, enabling the production of steel strips in a wide range of dimensions to meet global market needs. The project will also integrate digital automation solutions and robotics, ensuring highly efficient and sustainable operations.
According to Johnny Sjöström, the project represents a strategic investment that strengthens SSAB’s competitiveness and climate commitments. He emphasized that the new technology will reduce costs, shorten delivery times, increase flexibility to adapt to demand, and significantly cut carbon dioxide emissions in Luleå once the current facilities are phased out.
Meanwhile, Giacomo Mareschi Danieli, CEO of Danieli, highlighted that the project reflects Italian technological innovation’s ability to deliver tangible environmental, economic, and social benefits, accelerating the shift toward a low-carbon steel industry.
Upon completion, the mill will contribute to reducing Sweden’s total carbon emissions by 7%, establishing it as one of the most sustainable industrial projects worldwide.