SSAB and German defence and technology company Rheinmetall have signed a letter of intent for the supply of fossil-free steel, the Swedish group tells Kallanish.
It underlines that the deal “marks a significant milestone, as Rheinmetall becomes the first defence equipment manufacturer to adopt decarbonised steel in its production.” Rheinmetall is a global systems supplier in the defence sector and an innovator in civilian technologies, SSAB states.
The collaboration will begin with deliveries of SSAB Zero steels with volumes increasing over time. Future deliveries will also include SSAB fossil-free steel produced using HYBRIT technology.
The steelmaker describes its SSAB Zero line as the first commercial steel of its kind. “By using recycled steel and fossil-free energy, the fossil carbon emissions are virtually zero, without compromising on performance or quality,” it says.
