SSAB’s Oxelösund Fossil-Free Conversion Delayed by Species Protection Appeals

An announcement from SSAB Corporation ( ($SE:SSAB.A) ) is now available.

SSAB’s plan to convert its Oxelösund mill in Sweden to fossil-free production has been delayed because of appeals related to species protection, which are holding up permits for the power line needed to connect a new electric arc furnace. The grid connection, handled by Vattenfall Eldistribution, is now postponed even though SSAB’s furnace construction remains on schedule, highlighting regulatory uncertainty in Sweden’s permitting and grid-connection processes.

The company says the delay will not materially affect its earnings or cash flow in 2026, nor disrupt current production or deliveries to customers, but it will push back the commissioning of the new furnace originally slated for early 2027. Once the conversion is eventually completed, SSAB expects Sweden’s total carbon dioxide emissions to fall by about three percent, underscoring the project’s strategic importance for national decarbonization and the broader modernization and electrification of European steelmaking.

The most recent analyst rating on ($SE:SSAB.A) stock is a Buy with a SEK94.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on SSAB Corporation stock, see the SE:SSAB.A Stock Forecast page.

More about SSAB Corporation

SSAB is a global steelmaker specializing in premium high-strength and advanced steels, decarbonized steel offerings, and value-added services for customers worldwide. Founded in 1878, the company operates mills in Sweden, Finland, and the United States, and is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm with a secondary listing on Nasdaq Helsinki, positioning itself as a leader in reducing emissions in the steel industry.

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