Cutting of steel slabs using renewable natural gas as fuel instead of traditional natural gas.
Cutting of steel slabs using renewable natural gas as fuel instead of traditional natural gas.

The next generation of recycled steel

SSAB is taking the next step towards a more sustainable future, with the world’s first emission-free steel of its kind. In North America, SSAB steel is made from 97% recycled materials and now it is time to skip fossil-based energy sources too. SSAB Zero™ is made from recycled steel and produced with fossil-free electricity and renewable natural gas – resulting in steels with virtually no fossil carbon emissions.

SSAB Zero™

Recycling Made Sustainable

These objects have played an essential part in steelmaking. With SSAB Zero™, they will no longer be needed. So, we are letting them become part of our new steel instead. The steel of the future. Produced with parts from our industry’s past.

Do you want to contribute to lower fossil carbon emissions?

GE VERNOVA

First U.S. sales of SSAB Zero™ steel used in GE Vernova Onshore Wind Towers

Windmills from GE Vernova
SSAB Zero™

The world needs steel from both sources

Steel is the backbone of society. Both iron sources – iron ore and recycled scrap - are needed in order to meet future demand. 

Want to be part of our journey towards a fossil-free future?

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What is SSAB Zero™ ?

SSAB Zero™ is steel made using recycled steel and fossil-free energy. It has virtually zero fossil emissions during steel production, without mass balancing or allocation of emission reductions or carbon emission offsetting.

How is SSAB Zero™ steel produced?

The first step in making SSAB Zero™ is to feed the electric arc furnace (EAF) with scrap. Heat is generated from an electric arc between electrodes. Oxygen is blown into the furnace, and lime and slag foamers are added to combine with the impurities and form slag. Molten steel is extracted and poured out via a tapping spout. Across the entire process, only fossil-free electricity and fuels will be used – resulting in SSAB Zero™ steel as the end-product.

When did SSAB Zero™ become available in the market?

The launch of SSAB Zero™ steel products took place in 2023 and products are available today. Please reach out to your local and regional sales contact who will be able to advise more specifically about your business needs.

As a customer, what are the advantages and disadvantages of SSAB Zero™?

The primary advantage of SSAB Zero™ is that it is a steel that has created virtually zero carbon emissions from fossil fuels in SSAB’s own operations. It leaves fossil fuels in the ground; this means that you and your end-users become part of a low-emission value-chain. The only disadvantage of SSAB Zero steel is that start-up production costs are higher, making it more expensive to produce and so it has a higher price.

How can I find out more about SSAB Zero™?

If you cannot find the information you are looking for here, please contact us here. Or get in touch with your SSAB sales contact directly.

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