National and industrial importance
Ebba Bush, Sweden's Minister of Energy, Business and Industry, called the project a "historic step for Swedish industry," highlighting its role in strengthening Sweden's industrial leadership and climate ambitions.
SSAB CEO Johnny Siestrem added that the company is building the most electrified steel mill in the world, combining innovation with efficiency to reduce costs, reduce lead times, and increase flexibility. Replacing the blast furnace-based model will significantly eliminate Luleå's carbon emissions.
Scope and technology of the project
Luleå Steel Mill will feature:
- Two electric arc furnaces (EDP) with continuous scrap supply to reduce energy consumption and reduce nitrogen oxides
- Advanced secondary metallurgy
- Integrated hot rolling machine and cold rolling complex
- Equipment for galvanizing, continuous annealing and pre-finishing
The plant will rely on fossil fuel-free sponge cast iron and recycled scrap, which will
