Groundbreaking held for SSAB fossil-free mini-mill in Luleå

Construction has officially commenced on SSAB's new mini-mill in Luleå, Sweden. The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by Sweden’s Minister for Energy, Business and Industry and Deputy Prime Minister, Ebba Busch, alongside SSAB’s CEO, Johnny Sjöström.

The state-of-the-art, 2.5-Mtpy mill will incorporate Danieli's QSP-DUE thin slab casting and rolling technology, enabling the production of strips ranging from 1.3 mm to 25.4 mm in thickness and up to 2100 mm in width, with coil weights of up to 40 tons.

This project will also feature Danieli Automation's Digi&Met solutions, robotics, and auxiliary systems, ensuring sustainable operations.

"We are building the world's most electrified steel mill, combining cutting-edge technology in a unique way. This investment enhances both our competitiveness and our commitment to the climate. With the new technology, we will achieve lower costs, shorter lead times, and better adaptability to demand fluctuations. Once we close our current production, we will significantly reduce our carbon dioxide emissions in Luleå," stated Johnny Sjöström, SSAB CEO.

Giacomo Mareschi Danieli, Danieli CEO, added: “This project showcases Italian technological innovation's ability to generate tangible environmental, economic, and social benefits, leading the global transition towards a decarbonized and competitive steel industry.”

Upon completion, the plant will be one of the most electrified and sustainable steel production sites globally, contributing to a 7% reduction in Sweden’s total carbon emissions.