SSAB reported that the first heating of the new electric arc furnace (EAF) constructed in Oxelösund is scheduled to take place in the fourth quarter of 2026. The new EAF is critical to SSAB's goals of transitioning to fossil-free steel production and reduces Sweden's total CO₂ emissions by three percent.
SSAB announced that it is integrating an advanced direct feed (DF) system for its new electric arc furnace in Oxelösund. Powered by a 280 MVA transformer, the plant is designed to meet the grid authority's vibration, power factor, and harmonic distortion limitations. The integration of this critical technology is reported to be carried out by SMS Group on behalf of SSAB in cooperation with GE Vernova. The new system provides the grid with an efficient operation without interruption, while making a significant contribution to reducing CO₂ emissions.
Andrea Lanari, Vice President of Steel Production at SMS Group Metallurgy, emphasized that the new electric arc furnace is the most powerful digital arc furnace ever designed and added: “The combination of SMS process/equipment knowledge in terms of the GE Vernova grid and converter control background is an unique asset we can provide to SSAB on its decarbonization path.”
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