Fossil-free electricity crucial, says SSAB's Lindqvist

Fossil-free electricity crucial, says SSAB's Lindqvist

The green transition, said SSAB's CEO Martin Lindqvist, is dependent upon access to fossil-free electricity, hydrogen and biocarbons.

He was participating in a high-level panel discussion in Kiruna, Sweden, held in conjunction with the European Commission and the Swedish government. During the discussion, SSAB's CEO Martin Lindqvist stressed that they 'green transition' is not so much a burden but a business opportunity.

The Swedish steel manufacturer 'already sees a market demand for fossil-free steel and hopes to start deliveries in 2026. The company hopes to speed up its own green transition by 15 years.

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Date posted 18/01/2023

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