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Per Göransson , Business Director , Ruukki Scandinavia
Rasmus Larsson , Portfolio and Sustainability Manager Ruukki Scandinavia
Linus Eriksson , Sales Engineer for Tomaten 1 Ruukki Sverige AB need to work together ,” he stated . Commercial scalability is the most frequently discussed topic . Mr . Göransson has optimistic news on that front as well : “ Fossil-free steel will be available at a commercial scale from 2026 . Until then , we aim to gradually improve
our customers ’ access first to recycled-based SSAB Zero ® steel and then to fossilfree steel as its availability improves . As part of the SSAB Group , we had the opportunity to be the first to produce building products featuring fossil-free steel , and we will continue to ensure availability
for our customers through SSAB .” “ As a part as part of SSAB , we are ensured access to the material . As early as next year , in 2024 , we will be able to offer significant volumes of , SSAB Zero ® steel that is made of recycled steel and produced with fossil-free electricity and biogas to meet customer needs ,” claimed Mr . Eriksson .
Together with Smidmek Ruukki was responsible for the design of the roof and wall structure as well as the production of the T130M roofing sheet and the SPA E Life sandwich panels , where some of the conventional steel has been replaced with fossil-free steel .
A significant contribution
The members of the Ruukki team are aware that the construction of new buildings , and likewise the production of building materials and products , has a significant climate impact . The transition to fossil-free steel is an important step in reducing the environmental footprint of their industry . “ A joint research project between Peab and SSAB is investigating the environmental benefits of SSAB ’ s fossil-free
16 Green Steel World | Issue 10 | February 2024