Aurubis Achieves Major Milestones in Hamburg: Largest Maintenance Shutdown and Investments in Hydrogen-Ready Furnaces
Key Ideas
  • Aurubis completes its largest maintenance shutdown in Hamburg, including investments in hydrogen-ready anode furnaces and carbon-free industrial heat expansion.
  • Over €250 million invested in plant maintenance, technical upgrades, and sustainability projects, emphasizing the company's commitment to efficiency and environmental protection.
  • The strategic investments in hydrogen-ready furnaces and carbon-free industrial heat contribute to Aurubis' path towards carbon-neutral production and decarbonization, setting a high standard in the industry.
  • The expansion of carbon-free industrial heat in Hamburg will benefit up to 28,000 households, marking the largest industrial heat project in Germany and avoiding significant CO2 emissions annually.
Aurubis recently concluded its largest maintenance shutdown at the Hamburg site, where approximately 500 individual tasks were completed with a budget of around €95 million. The shutdown included investments in hydrogen-ready anode furnaces and expanding carbon-free industrial heat, with a total investment of almost a quarter of a billion euros. This extensive maintenance and modernization effort aimed to increase efficiency, environmental protection, and safety at the plant. The company's commitment to sustainability was further highlighted by the installation of hydrogen-ready anode furnaces, allowing for more climate-friendly production by using hydrogen instead of natural gas. This move significantly reduces carbon emissions, aligning with Aurubis' goal of achieving carbon-neutral production before 2050. Additionally, the investment in carbon-free industrial heat expansion will benefit thousands of households in Hamburg, contributing to the city's efforts to reduce CO2 emissions. These strategic projects underscore Aurubis' pioneering role in sustainability and decarbonization within the industry, setting a positive example for accelerating the transition to cleaner energy sources.
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