SSAB and Parmaco to Construct World’s First Building Using Fossil-Free Steel by 2025

SSAB and Parmaco to Construct World’s First Building Using Fossil-Free Steel by 2025

(IN BRIEF) SSAB and Parmaco have partnered to build the world’s first concept building made entirely from fossil-free steel, using SSAB’s HYBRIT® technology. This innovative process replaces coal with hydrogen and fossil-free electricity in steel production, reducing CO2 emissions. Construction is expected to begin in early 2025, with the building serving as a model for sustainable construction worldwide. Parmaco, known for modular buildings, will integrate this fossil-free steel into its Fixcel steel cell technology, advancing environmentally responsible building without compromising on quality.

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 21-Oct-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — SSAB and Parmaco have announced a groundbreaking partnership aimed at constructing the world’s first building made entirely from fossil-free steel by 2025. This ambitious project will use SSAB’s innovative fossil-free steel, developed through the HYBRIT® technology, which replaces traditional coal with hydrogen and fossil-free electricity during steel production. The result is a significant reduction in carbon emissions, with water being the primary by-product instead of CO2. For the first time, all steel components in a structure will be made from this environmentally friendly material.

Olavi Huhtala, EVP and Head of SSAB Europe, highlighted the significance of this collaboration, stating, “This project with Parmaco offers a unique opportunity to demonstrate the capabilities of fossil-free steel in the construction industry. Together, we can reduce the environmental impact of building materials and showcase the future of sustainable construction.”

Parmaco, a specialist in modular buildings for schools, offices, and residential projects, plans to start construction on the concept building in early 2025, aiming to complete it by the end of the year. The structure will serve as a model for sustainable construction projects worldwide, proving that environmentally responsible building practices can meet the growing demands of urban development.

Jukka Joutsenkoski, CEO of Parmaco, expressed excitement about the partnership, saying, “Collaborating with SSAB on this pioneering initiative aligns with our commitment to advancing sustainable construction. Integrating SSAB’s fossil-free steel with our Fixcel steel cell technology is a natural step forward in our mission to create eco-friendly buildings that do not compromise on quality or durability.”

HYBRIT® technology, developed by SSAB in collaboration with LKAB and Vattenfall, uses hydrogen in place of coal in the steelmaking process, significantly reducing carbon emissions. SSAB’s fossil-free steel is available for pilot projects, with Parmaco set to be one of the first companies to utilize it.

This project marks a significant step toward the future of sustainable construction and highlights the potential for fossil-free steel to revolutionize the industry.

Media Contacts:

Anna Molin
Press Officer at SSAB
anna.molin@ssab.com
+46 76 110 46 76

Anna Elo
Director Marketing and Communications at Parmaco
anna.elo@parmaco.fi, +358 40 581 25 67

SOURCE: SSAB