Transforming Glass Production: Green Hydrogen's Impact in Limmared
Key Ideas
- The 5MW PEM hydrogen electrolyser in Limmared is successfully integrating hydrogen into the furnace's energy mix, reducing carbon emissions.
- Testing phase shows no negative impact on glass quality or furnace operation, with 70 tonnes of CO2 saved from combusting 109,000m3 of onsite-produced hydrogen.
- Ardagh aims to replace 20% of natural gas with green hydrogen, following the success of a similar project in Obernkirchen, Germany, which led to a significant reduction in carbon emissions.
- Martin Petersson highlights the importance of hydrogen and other sustainable technologies in achieving emissions reduction targets and advancing decarbonisation in the glass industry.
In Limmared, a 5MW Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) hydrogen electrolyser is revolutionizing glass production by utilizing renewable electricity to produce hydrogen for the furnace. The successful testing phase has shown promising results with 70 tonnes of CO2 saved while combusting 109,000m3 of onsite-produced hydrogen. Project manager Daniel Johansson is pleased with the progress, emphasizing the positive impact on both glass quality and furnace efficiency. Ardagh's goal is to replace 20% of natural gas with green hydrogen, following the successful implementation of a similar project in Obernkirchen, Germany, where a significant reduction in carbon emissions was achieved. Martin Petersson, the chief executive of Ardagh Glass Packaging-Europe, highlights the strategic shift towards sustainable practices, envisioning a future where hydrogen and other eco-friendly technologies work together to meet emissions reduction goals and drive decarbonisation in the glass industry.