Sustainable Hydrogen Initiative at Cement Plant in Barcelona
Key Ideas
  • Molins in Barcelona has received permits to operate an auxiliary hydrogen generation facility at its cement plant, focusing on sustainable practices.
  • The hydrogen production module, based on water electrolysis, will use water from subway catchments and renewable electricity, aiming to reduce CO₂ emissions.
  • Forecasted hydrogen consumption of 305t/yr is expected to cut CO₂ emissions by 3600t/yr, aligning with the company's Sustainability Roadmap 2030 for emission reduction.
  • Direct consumption of hydrogen as fuel in the clinker kiln will replace petcoke, further emphasizing the commitment to sustainability and environmental impact reduction.
Molins in Spain has been granted permits by the Generalitat de Catalunya to commence operations of an auxiliary hydrogen generation facility at its Sant Vicenç dels Horts cement plant in Barcelona. The focus of this initiative is on sustainable practices and reducing carbon emissions. The company plans to install a hydrogen production module that operates on water electrolysis, utilizing water sourced from subway catchments. Prior to the electrolysis process, the water will undergo osmosis treatment to purify it, ensuring high-quality hydrogen production. By using renewable electricity during this process, Molins aims to reduce its environmental footprint significantly. The hydrogen produced will directly replace part of the petcoke currently used in the clinker kiln, resulting in a forecasted reduction of 3600 tons of CO₂ emissions annually. This aligns with Molins' Sustainability Roadmap 2030, which targets a 20% decrease in emissions by 2030 compared to 2020. By embracing this innovative approach of hydrogen utilization, Molins demonstrates its commitment to sustainability, industrial innovation, and environmental responsibility.
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