Ovako AB is a producer of engineering and special steels with operations primarily in Sweden and Finland. The company participates in collaborative research initiatives focused on integrating electric arc furnace technology into hot rolling processes and advancing low-carbon steel production methods using fossil-free energy solutions.
It engages with academic and industrial partners on projects exploring emission reductions in steelmaking, including the use of hydrogen and carbon materials for processes such as slag foaming and alloying.
Methane cracking to supply low‑carbon hydrogen and solid carbon for EAF-based steelmaking; three‑year research project starts June 2026 with university and industry partners.
