Aquatech has unveiled an innovative project aimed at providing a comprehensive solution for all water management requirements at Stegra’s (formerly H2 Green Steel) premier green steel facility in Boden, Sweden.
This corporate Private to Private Partnership (PtPP) involves collaboration with Stegra and John Laing to design, construct, finance, operate, and maintain the essential infrastructure needed for what will become the world’s first large-scale green steel plant.
The plant will be supplied and managed by Aquatech, with funding from John Laing, allowing Stegra to concentrate on its integrated green hydrogen and steel production initiatives.
The all-encompassing ‘water island’ solution includes ultra-pure water treatment, wastewater recycling, zero liquid discharge, compact strip production mill scale, and cooling system water, creating a comprehensive water management framework for the facility.
Stegra is leading one of the largest climate initiatives globally, founded in 2020 to decarbonize challenging industries, beginning with steel production that emits up to 95% less CO2 compared to traditional coke-fired methods.
Construction of the Boden plant, incorporating green hydrogen and iron production, is progressing and aims to produce near-zero emission steel by 2026.
“The water treatment processes are crucial to our facility, which serves as a global integrated plant for hydrogen, iron, and steel production. Our efforts in Boden are groundbreaking in every sense, and they wouldn’t be feasible without collaborations with partners like Aquatech,” states Henrik Henriksson, CEO of Stegra.
With a 25-year service agreement, Aquatech’s Water Technology as a Service model will guarantee the continual operation and efficiency of its systems. Aquatech emphasizes the significance of reliability and long-term support in water technology services, ensuring that Stegra enjoys uninterrupted service and dependable performance.
“We are excited to be a long-term active investor in this innovative project aimed at combating climate change,” remarked Luke Gorton, Head of Europe at John Laing. “Our skilled global team is eager to collaborate closely with Stegra and Aquatech to enhance the structuring and execution of this landmark initiative.”
“This partnership is essential for incorporating advanced water treatment technologies that support sustainable, low-carbon steel manufacturing,” said Simone Callioni, Global Leader of Project Development for Energy Transition at Aquatech. “Our forward-thinking design, construction, and operational strategies improve project timelines and cost predictability, allowing each partner to concentrate on their core strengths. By financing the project alongside John Laing, we offer the client predictable water costs throughout the operational lifecycle without any upfront expenses, significantly easing the capital expenditure burden.”
Stegra’s Boden facility marks a major breakthrough in the steel industry, demonstrating how innovation and sustainable practices can revolutionize traditional manufacturing processes to achieve a reduced carbon footprint and contribute to global sustainability objectives.
Source :Aquatech
