04/10/2019at 11:37

Swedish hydrogen project injected with millions

The Swedish state, Vattenfall and other partners take yet another step toward fossil-free steel production with the launch of a hydrogen project.

Green hydrogen might soon replace coke and coal in Swedish steel production. Hand-shoveled gravel, however, is not slated for any future greatness. | Photo: Vattenfall

BY MAZ PLECHINGER

Sweden plans to produce CO₂-neutral steel on an industrial scale from 2035. That is the aim of three industrial players backing Hybrit – an initiative seeking to utilize hydrogen to replace coal with renewable energy in the production of steel from iron ore.

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