World's first fossil-free steel building to be built in Finland

22/10/2024, 11:19

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SSAB and Parmaco have announced a collaboration aimed at constructing the world's first building made entirely of fossil-free steel. The project is scheduled for completion in Finland in 2025.

Dan Görgü

The project will utilize SSAB’s HYBRIT technology, which enables the production of steel without fossil carbon emissions. The technology replaces the traditional use of coal with hydrogen and fossil-free electricity in the steel production process.

Construction to Start in 2025

“Our collaboration with Parmaco offers an exciting opportunity to showcase the potential of fossil-free steel in the construction industry. With the HYBRIT technology, we eliminate one of the key challenges of traditional steelmaking, as we can largely remove fossil carbon emissions from the production process,” says Olavi Huhtala, Head of the SSAB Europe division.

Construction is set to begin in early 2025, and the building is expected to be completed within the same year. The aim of the project is to serve as a model for future sustainable construction projects around the world.

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