World's first near-zero CO2 steel to power onshore wind towers

Swedish-American company SSAB has developed the world’s first near-zero CO2 steel, called SSAB Zero, produced at their Montpelier, Iowa facility. This steel incorporates hydrogen-reduced iron made using the HYBRIT technology, which replaces coal with fossil-free hydrogen in ironmaking. The production process also uses recycled scrap, fossil-free electricity, biocoal, and renewable natural gas, aligning the steel with the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) near-zero CO2e emissions standards. SSAB Zero is designed for diverse applications including automotive, mining, construction, and energy, and will soon be used by GE Vernova in onshore wind turbine towers across the US. The partnership between SSAB and GE Vernova highlights a significant milestone in industrial decarbonization and clean energy efforts. GE Vernova, a major equipment manufacturer, supports the initiative as part of its commitment to electrify and decarbonize the energy sector. The collaboration is recognized by the First Movers Coalition