NCC and steel manufacturer SSAB have entered into a partnering agreement to plan and execute the construction of a new emission-free steel mill in Luleå, Sweden.

The proposed construction is for the eastern half of the new steel mill at Svartön in Luleå, which is a key part of SSAB's strategy to produce special and premium steel with zero emissions.

The project includes the development of two electric arc furnaces, secondary metallurgy, and a direct strip rolling mill.

The new facility, covering approximately 40 hectares with a 15-hectare building complex, is expected to commence operations by the end of 2029.

SSAB CTO and transformation office head Carl Orrling said: “The new steel mill in Luleå will play a key role in the transformation of our Nordic production system. The mill will be world-class in terms of technology, which will provide us with increased flexibility and an improved cost position.

"Concurrently, it will also enable us to reduce Sweden’s carbon emissions with 7%. NCC is strongly positioned for executing complex construction projects and has a clear focus on sustainability. We look forward to working with NCC.”

Since 2024, NCC has been constructing a new industrial building for fossil-free steel production in Oxelösund for SSAB, which is anticipated to reduce Sweden's carbon emissions by 3%.

The construction phases of the Luleå steel mill will be subordered as the project progresses, falling under the NCC Green Industry Transformation business area.

In addition, NCC is progressing with the development of Svenska kraftnät’s new head office in Solna Business Park, Sweden.

The office, with an area of about 52,000m², is part of the Återhus research and innovation project focusing on reuse and aims to achieve a Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method Excellent rating.

NCC's involvement began with initial works in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, including the dismantling of existing buildings for recycling purposes.

NCC Property Development is managing the office project's development while NCC Building Sweden is in charge of the construction.

The property, known as Yrket 4, was sold to KPA Pension, part of the Folksam Group, for Skr3.6bn ($378.4m). NCC is now developing this property into a new head office for Svenska kraftnät.

The transfer of ownership is scheduled to coincide with the project's completion in Q2 2028.

Recently, NCC secured a contract from Kåpan Fastigheter to build a new police station for the Swedish Police Authority in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden.