Ovako first in the world to heat steel using hydrogen
Together with Linde Gas AB, Ovako has conducted a full-scale trial using hydrogen to heat steel before rolling. The trial was performed with good results in one of the company’s pit furnaces at the Hofors rolling mill in Sweden. This historic development for the steel industry proves that carbon dioxide emissions from rolling can be eliminated provided the right financial support and infrastructure are in place.As part of its sustainability efforts, Ovako has worked for a long time to modernize and improve the efficiency of its furnaces. Thanks to this prioritization and the investments