LANXESS retrofits its Krefeld-Uerdingen spray dryer to run on hydrogen, cutting 6,000 t of CO₂ per year and showcasing a replicable, incident-relevant conversion in Germany’s chemical parks.
LANXESS AG has taken a significant step by converting the spray dryer at its Krefeld-Uerdingen iron oxide pigment plant to use hydrogen fuel instead of traditional natural gas. This move marks a major milestone as one of the first continuous, large-scale applications of hydrogen combustion in Germany’s industry. It’s expected to cut down around 6,000 metric tons of CO₂ emissions each year, which is quite a feat!
Market Impact
By harnessing co-product hydrogen from Covestro AG’s nearby chlor-alkali electrolysis facility, LANXESS saves on the hefty costs associated with adding new electrolyser capacity and sidesteps the high price tag of imported…
