SSAB and German defense and technology company Rheinmetall have signed a letter of intent for the supply of fossil-free steel. The agreement paves the way for Rheinmetall to become the first defense equipment manufacturer to use decarbonized steel in its production processes, while also marking an important step toward the development of next-generation sustainable products.
Under the cooperation with Rheinmetall — a global systems supplier in the defense sector and an innovator in civilian technologies — deliveries will initially begin with SSAB Zero™ steel. The parties aim to gradually increase volumes over time. In the next phase, shipments are also expected to include SSAB Fossil-free™ steel produced using the HYBRIT® technology.
Commenting on the agreement, SSAB Special Steels President Per Elfgren stated that both companies have demonstrated a strong commitment to meeting the growing demand from manufacturers and customers for CO₂ reduction.
SSAB stands out with two different products aimed at decarbonizing steel production. SSAB Zero™, produced using recycled steel and fossil-free energy, is the world’s first commercially available steel with virtually zero fossil carbon emissions while maintaining performance and quality standards.
In addition, SSAB produced the world’s first fossil-free steel in 2021 using HYBRIT® technology, which relies on hydrogen-reduced iron instead of coal. This process eliminates the main source of CO₂ emissions in steelmaking, with water as the only by-product. SSAB continues to supply pilot volumes of this material to selected partners across various industries.
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