The Hybrit project in Sweden, a collaboration between SSAB, LKAB, and Vattenfall, has made significant strides in revolutionizing the iron and steel industry by focusing on fossil-free production. By leveraging hydrogen to eliminate CO2 emissions, the project aims to establish a fossil-free value chain from iron ore pellets to steel. The technology involves hydrogen-reduced iron ore pellets being transformed into iron sponge, which is then used to produce steel through an electric arc furnace, moving away from traditional fossil coal-based production methods. The successful pilot phase has paved the way for industrial-scale production, with plans for a demonstration plant in Gällivare. Notably, over 5000 tonnes of hydrogen-reduced iron have already been produced at the pilot plant in Luleå, with leading companies such as Volvo Group and Epiroc incorporating fossil-free steel in their products. The project's positive impact extends to carbon emissions reduction, with the potential to decrease Sweden's emissions by 10% and Finland's by 7%. Recognized for its innovation, the Hybrit project has received funding from the EU's Innovation Fund and the Swedish program Industriklivet, marking a significant step towards sustainable and environmentally friendly steel production.