SSAB and Parmaco have taken a major step towards sustainable construction by signing a collaboration agreement to build the world’s first fossil- free steel building using HYBRIT technology. This building, to be erected in 2025, is projected to integrate fossil-free steel in all its structural components, significantly reducing the carbon impact on the industry.
With this project, Parmaco will employ fossil-free steel from SSAB, created through a process where traditional coal is replaced by hydrogen and electricity without fossil emissions, generating water as a byproduct instead of CO₂. This innovative steel will be the structural backbone of the building, which is expected to be a model for the future of green construction worldwide.
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[post_relacionado]Olavi Huhtala, Executive Vice President of SSAB Europe, stresses that the collaboration with Parmaco will demonstrate the potential of sustainable steel in green construction and shows a significant shift in the manufacturing of low-emission materials. Developed jointly with LKAB and Vattenfall , HYBRIT technology is a proof of concept that SSAB has already demonstrated in pilot deliveries and could revolutionise the industry towards more environmentally responsible materials.
Jukka Joutsenkoski, CEO of Parmaco, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration with SSAB and highlighted the company’s commitment to responsible construction. Parmaco, renowned for its Fixcel technology in the design of highly durable and energy-efficient structures, aims for this project to demonstrate how modern urban demands can meet the needs of urban growth without harming the planet.
This building will be an example of the possibilities in sustainable architecture and will inspire other sectors to follow similar steps in reducing their environmental impact. With completion scheduled for 2025, both companies project that this model will serve as a reference for global sustainable projects and mark a shift towards the adoption of carbon-free steel in future infrastructures.
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