Microsoft inks deal with Stegra to secure 'near-zero' emission steel for its data centres

Stuart Stone
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US tech giant agrees 'first of its kind' agreement to support production at Stegra's green steel plant, which is currently under construction in Sweden

Microsoft has announced a landmark deal that will see it source 'near-zero' emissions steel produced at a pioneering plant in Sweden for use in its growing fleet of data centres. The deal announced...

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