Blastr Green Steel
Anders Hegna Hærland is a seasoned professional in the sustainable and energy sectors, currently serving as Managing Partner at Vanir Green Industries since February 2022, focusing on scaling green companies for the energy transition. Hærland holds board positions at Freija, Blastr Green Steel, Removr, and Njordr, all committed to advancing renewable energy and emissions reduction initiatives. Previously, Hærland held significant roles at Equinor, including Project Director Batteries and Vice President of Equinor Future Business, contributing to the establishment of a competitive European battery business and fostering innovation. Hærland's earlier experience includes leadership positions at Statoil and advisory roles in political and corporate communications, complemented by academic credentials from prestigious institutions such as The London School of Economics and the University of Oslo.
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Blastr Green Steel
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The steel industry is a major source of greenhouse gases, accounting for 9% of global CO₂ emissions. Established in 2021, Blastr Green Steel aims to decarbonize steel production by creating an integrated steel value chain leveraging Nordic advantages. The company will utilize local raw materials and fossil-free energy and apply a circular economy thinking throughout the value chain to produce cost-competitive, ultra-low CO₂ steel with ~90% lower scope 1-3 CO₂ emissions than conventional steel production. Blastr will establish a state-of-the-art steel plant with integrated hydrogen production at Inkoo, Finland, producing 2.5 million tonnes of flat-rolled steel annually. Blastr will also establish an iron ore pellet plant producing 6 million tonnes of high-quality direct reduction pellets to supply its steel plant, as well as the world market for direct reduction pellets. Blastr Green Steel is part of Vanir Green Industries and it will be one of the largest industry start-ups in the Nordic region