The companies started a pre-study in
SSAB is a global leader in the production of fossil-free steel and has developed two types of steel - SSAB Fossil-free and SSAB Zero - which are produced with minimal fossil emissions. As a leading player, the company is aiming towards making the entire value chain fossil-free. Quicklime accounts for a significant portion of carbon dioxide emissions from raw materials (scope 3) in steel production, which makes the usage of fossil-free quicklime crucial.
"Quicklime is a crucial input in steel manufacturing, and we are pleased to see the promising results, allowing us, together with
Since the end of November last year, operations have been ongoing at
"The fact that we have now received positive and verified results from tests where SSAB has been involved is of the highest importance to us. I see great opportunities ahead, and my belief is that we, together with SMA Mineral, will contribute to strengthening SSAB's leading position in fossil-free steel production."
Phase two of the feasibility study has commenced, and the outcome regarding the suitable location for the construction of a new facility is expected to be concluded by 2024.
For more information:
Carl-Johan Linér, CEO, +46 70 532 08 08
cj.liner@saltxtechnology.com
tomas.hirsch@ssab.com
About
About SSAB:
SSAB is a Nordic and US-based steel company that is building a stronger, lighter, and more sustainable world through refined steel products and services. Together with our partners, SSAB has developed SSAB Fossil-free(TM) steel and plans to reinvent the value chain from mine to end customer, largely eliminating carbon dioxide emissions from our own operations. SSAB Zero(TM), largely carbon dioxide emissions-free steel based on recycled steel, further strengthens SSAB's leading position and our comprehensive sustainable offering independent of the raw material. SSAB has employees in over 50 countries and production facilities in
About Electric Arc Calciner (EAC):
EAC is a patented technology for electric calcination, an industrial process where materials are heated to very high temperatures to alter their characteristics. The technology replaces fossil fuels with renewable energy and separates and isolates the carbon dioxide released from the material during heating, enabling a completely emission-free manufacturing process.
About ZEQL:
ZEQL [sequel] is an industrial partnership for electrified production of quicklime jointly owned by SMA Mineral and
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