LKAB

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Mining

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Often mentioned with · Technologies

Hydrogen Breakthrough Ironmaking Technology (HYBRIT)

A groundbreaking, fossil-free steelmaking technology that replaces coking coal with hydrogen and fossil-free electricity, resulting in virtually no carbon footprint.

Hydrogen produced from renewable electricity sources, considered a critical component for hydrogen's long-term credibility as a clean fuel.

The process used to produce green hydrogen by splitting water using electricity.

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Often mentioned with · Locations

Norrbotten (notably Boden for Stegra project)

Norrbotten (notably Boden for Stegra project)

Norrbotten County, northern Sweden, specifically Luleå and Svartöberget

Norrbotten County, northern Sweden, specifically Luleå and Svartöberget

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Often mentioned with · Projects

Hybrit Pilot Project for Large-Scale Hydrogen Storage

A pilot project focused on the large-scale storage of hydrogen gas in underground facilities to ensure a flexible and cost-efficient supply for steel manufacturing.

completed 1 mention

Hybrit Fossil-Free Steel Production

A project focused on developing fossil-free steel production using green hydrogen, including large-scale hydrogen storage and direct reduction methods.

operational 1 mention

Morocco's Green Hydrogen Projects

Large-scale green hydrogen development in Morocco aimed at producing green ammonia, industrial fuels, and steel, leveraging renewable energy sources.

announced 1 mention

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Often mentioned with · Products

Direct Reduced Iron (DRI)

Iron produced through the direct reduction of iron ore, often using hydrogen as the reducing agent in green steel production.

Industrial Fuels

Fuels produced using green hydrogen, likely for industrial applications.

Steel produced using green methods, specifically by utilizing green hydrogen in the production process.

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Susanne Erikson Rostmark

In the news (5)

Hydrogen Storage Pilot in Sweden Secures Permit Extension to 2031

4 months 6 days ago

Swedish state-owned mining company and co-owner of HYBRIT. LKAB plans to become one of Europe's biggest hydrogen producers using HYBRIT technology, with plans for large-scale fossil-free sponge iron production at Gällivare demonstration facility.

Hydrogen Production at a Crossroads as Europe’s Green Steel Transition Slows

11 months 10 days ago

LKAB is a core member of the Hybrit partnership and supplies the iron ore for hydrogen-based steelmaking innovation[1].

From Morocco to Sweden: How Green Hydrogen is Redefining Clean Energy and Steel

1 year 3 months ago

LKAB is a Swedish mining company involved in the Hybrit collaboration, which aims to revolutionize steel production with green hydrogen.

Green H2 could help Swedish mining company to lower its carbon emissions

3 years 5 months ago

LKAB is a government-owned Swedish mining company and Europe's largest producer of iron ore. They plan to use green hydrogen in their production processes to achieve carbon neutrality.

New steelmaking technology employs hydrogen fuel

5 years 7 months ago

LKAB is a member of the HYBRIT consortium and provided expertise in mining and iron ore processing.

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