SSAB Zero™ steel, produced using hydrogen-reduced iron with HYBRIT® technology, has become the world’s first near-zero CO₂e steel to meet the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) near-zero steel standards and the First Movers Coalition (FMC) thresholds. The milestone was announced at GE Vernova’s Annual Wind Supplier Conference, where the companies confirmed that the product will be deployed in GE Vernova’s onshore wind towers.
Commercially available, SSAB Zero steel is produced at the company’s Montpelier, Iowa facility using recycled scrap, fossil-free electricity, biocoal and renewable natural gas. With the addition of hydrogen-reduced iron to the process, SSAB Zero now qualifies as near-zero steel under the IEA’s framework.
This development marks a significant step in reducing emissions from steel production and underscores GE Vernova’s commitment to decarbonizing its value chain. Both SSAB and GE Vernova are members of the FMC, and the use of SSAB Zero steel contributes to GE Vernova’s steel procurement commitments under the coalition.
Chuck Schmitt, President of SSAB Americas, stated: “This technical breakthrough represents our market leadership. SSAB Zero gives our customers confidence that they’re not compromising on quality while advancing their sustainability goals. Our partnership with GE Vernova strengthens our commitment to clean energy and the security of a domestic steel value chain.”
SSAB Zero steel will be used in GE Vernova’s wind towers across the United States.
Guy Lynch, Vice President of Wind Sourcing and Sustainability at GE Vernova, added: “GE Vernova and SSAB have a shared focus on innovation. This verified near-zero emissions steel supports our mission to electrify to thrive and decarbonize the world. Together, our companies are providing for a more sustainable and secure energy economy.”
Noam Boussidan, FMC Programme Head, emphasized: “The First Movers Coalition is encouraged to see two member companies achieve a commercialized solution for steel decarbonization. SSAB’s achievement demonstrates industry transformation, and GE Vernova’s procurement leadership accelerates the impact.”
SSAB has pledged to eliminate fossil carbon dioxide emissions from its operations while supporting customers’ sustainability goals. SSAB Zero is designed for end-use in automotive, mining, agriculture, construction, heavy equipment, transportation, and energy sectors.
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