In a groundbreaking development, a partnership between infrastructure investment company John Laing and Swedish steel company Stegra is set to establish the world's first large-scale green hydrogen steel plant in Boden, Sweden. Ashurst, a global law firm, played a crucial role in advising on this corporate private-to-private partnership. The project involves the construction of a water treatment plant that will provide demineralised water for green hydrogen production, significantly reducing the carbon footprint of steel manufacturing. This innovative approach aims to lower the carbon footprint of steel production by approximately 95% compared to traditional methods. The CEO of John Laing, Andrew Truscott, expressed enthusiasm for the project, highlighting its potential to contribute to the global energy transition and meet net zero targets. The construction of the water treatment plant commenced in the previous year and is on track to be operational by 2026. This initiative signifies a significant step towards sustainable steel production and marks a milestone in the adoption of green hydrogen technology within the steel industry.