Commissioning of the electric arc furnace in Oxelösund delayed due to permitting process
SSAB’s conversion of the mill in Oxelösund to fossil-free production is being delayed due to appeals regarding protection of species. The delay relates to permits for the power line that will connect the new electric arc furnace.Vattenfall Eldistribution, which is responsible for constructing the new power line, has informed that the grid connection will be delayed, impacting the start-up of production at the new electric arc furnace in Oxelösund. SSAB’s construction of the electric arc furnace is proceeding according to plan and production start was planned for early 2027 as previously