SSAB delays Swedish mill startup by one year due to grid challenges

SSAB is postponing the commissioning of its steel mill in Lulea, Sweden, by 12 months, with a new date now the end of 2029.

Work has already begun on the new mill, which will replace the current blast furnace-based production. However, the electric distribution company, Vattenfall Eldistribution, said reinforcements to the transmission grid for the new steel mill will not be delivered as planned, according to SSAB.

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