Leading the Way: Ardagh Glass Packaging Innovates with Onsite Hydrogen Electrolyser
Key Ideas
  • Ardagh Glass Packaging in Limmared, Sweden, is using a 5MW Proton Exchange Membrane electrolyser to produce green hydrogen for glass melting, reducing carbon emissions by 70 tonnes.
  • The company aims to replace 20% of natural gas with green hydrogen in its furnace, maintaining the quality of glass production while advancing sustainability.
  • AGP's initiative follows the success of their NextGen Furnace in Germany, achieving a 64% reduction in carbon emissions by incorporating electrical heating.
  • By combining hydrogen with other sustainable technologies like hybrid melting, Ardagh Group is dedicated to achieving emission reduction targets in the glass industry.
Ardagh Glass Packaging-Europe (AGP-Europe), a subsidiary of Ardagh Group, has made strides in sustainable glass production by implementing a hydrogen energy mix at its Limmared facility in Sweden. Through a 5MW hydrogen electrolyser, the company is producing green hydrogen for glass melting, effectively reducing carbon emissions by 70 tonnes. The initiative aims to replace 20% of natural gas in the furnace with green hydrogen without compromising the quality of glass production. AGP-Europe's CEO, Martin Petersson, highlights the significance of this transition towards sustainable glass manufacturing, emphasizing the company's commitment to decarbonization. The success in Limmared follows the introduction of the NextGen Furnace in Germany, showcasing a 64% decrease in carbon emissions with 60% electrical heating. AGP's approach signifies a progressive shift in the industry, focusing on innovative technologies like hydrogen and hybrid melting to meet emission reduction goals and drive sustainability in glass production.
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