Rega Energy's Green Hydrogen Partnership Revolutionizes Glassware Production in Portugal
Key Ideas
- Rega Energy to supply green hydrogen and oxygen to Leerdam Crisal Glass for decarbonisation of glass production in Portugal.
- Long-term agreement to increase electrification of glass melting furnaces up to 80%, reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
- Crisal aims to become one of Europe's most sustainable glassware producers with positive support from the Portuguese government and the EU.
- Rega Energy's CEO highlights commitment to supporting hard-to-abate industries in Portugal through renewable energy for sustainable manufacturing.
Rega Energy has entered a significant Renewable Gas Purchase Agreement with Leerdam Crisal Glass in Portugal. The agreement involves the supply of green hydrogen and oxygen to the Marinha Grande facility, with the aim of decarbonizing glassware production. This initiative will allow Crisal to increase the electrification of its glass melting furnaces by up to 80% while phasing out the use of fossil fuels. The remaining natural gas consumption will be gradually replaced by renewable gases provided by Rega Energy. CEO Antoine Jordans of Crisal expressed enthusiasm for this move towards decarbonization, emphasizing the positive support received from the Portuguese government and the EU. Thomas Carrier, CEO of Rega Energy, praised the partnership for its focus on domestic production, highlighting the quality, competitiveness, and sustainability of 'Made in Portugal' products. This collaboration aligns with Crisal's goal of sustainable production and Rega Energy's mission to support various industries in Portugal with renewable energy solutions. The podcast 1895 by gasworld Global Insights offers further insights into the energy sector's transition and the significance of initiatives like the Rega Energy partnership in driving sustainability and innovation in industrial processes.
Topics
South America
Renewable Energy
Sustainability
Decarbonisation
EU Support
Industrial Innovation
Portuguese Government
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