Production

Production

Steel producers are investing heavily in producing green steel using electricity from fossil-free sources and green hydrogen instead of carbon intensive coal. To bring emissions down state-of-the-art technologies are developed throughout the global steel industries. In this section you can read news articles on the production of green steel.

Hydnum Steel to promote green steel distribution with Knauf Interfer

Both companies will collaborate closely to advance towards a more efficient and environmentally friendly value chain, reaffirming commitment to sustainability in the steel industry.

SSAB and Alstom partner for supply of low-emission steel

SSAB and Alstom entered a partnership for the supply of low-emission steel. The first delivery of SSAB Zero™ will take place already this year and be used in Alstom’s first Traxx Shunter™ locomotives.

Alleima to increase capacity for steam generator tubing

Alleima has decided to expand its steam generator tubing (SGT) facilities in Sandviken, Sweden. The ambition of the investment is to meet the growing global demand in the Nuclear segment.

U. S. Steel earns world’s first ever certification for ResponsibleSteel™ Certified Steel

U. S. Steel’s Big River Steel, located in Osceola, Arkansas, passed a rigorous set of standards in environmental, social, and governance categories that raise the bar for sustainability across the steel supply chain.

GMH Gruppe launches second inductive single-rod tempering system

Just months after commissioning the first induction quenching and tempering plant for individual bars, the company gave the go-ahead for the construction of the second electrically powered quenching and tempering plant.

Siemens: first industrial control cabinets made entirely from green steel

Siemens subsidiary Alpha Verteilertechnik in Cham, Germany, offers green SIVACON 8MF1 control cabinet series.

Outokumpu to take the next steps in metal powder production

Outokumpu’s target is to further strengthen the company’s innovation strategy and circular economy efforts by producing annually up to 330 tons of metal powder from the company's own recycled material.

Kanthal expands its production capacity in Japan

To meet the increased need, Kanthal will expand its production capacity in Sakura, Japan, an investment of approximately SEK 100 million. The aim is to capture mid- and long-term market growth in Asia.

Outokumpu and Tetra Pak join forces to reduce emissions

Outokumpu is partnering with Tetra Pak. Outokumpu Circle Green®, with up to 93% lower carbon footprint than the global industry average, will be used in the production of Tetra Pak’s homogenizers.

SSAB and John Deere Forestry Oy agree on deliveries of fossil-free steel

SSAB and John Deere Forestry Oy have signed a letter of intent on deliveries of fossil-free steel from 2026 onwards.