REG-TotalEnergies SE Decarbonizing Heavy Industry: TotalEnergies and Holcim Join Forces to Study Solutions for First Carbon-Free Cement Plant in Belgium

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Decarbonizing Heavy Industry: TotalEnergies and Holcim Join Forces to Study
Solutions for First Carbon-Free Cement Plant in Belgium

 

TotalEnergies (Paris:TTE) (LSE:TTE) (NYSE:TTE) and Holcim in Belgium have
signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work together on the full
decarbonization of a cement production facility being upgraded by Holcim in
Obourg, Belgium. Various energies and technologies will be assessed for the
efficient capture, utilization, and sequestration (CCUS) of around 1.3 million
metric tons of CO(2) emitted by the facility every year.

Each partner will contribute its best-in-class technologies and its know-how
to explore and develop the project, including:


 * an innovative new air-oxyfuel switchable kiln, to facilitate the capture and
purification of CO(2) in the flue gases, as part of Holcim’s upgrade of the
current cement plant; and

 * the transportation and use of the captured CO(2) by TotalEnergies for an
innovative e-fuel producing scheme and/or deposit in geological storage in the
North Sea.

TotalEnergies will assess the development of renewable projects to power a new
electrolyzer, which would generate the green hydrogen needed to produce
e-fuels. This new renewable energy production capacity would also power
Holcim’s new oxyfuel kiln, thus contributing to the decarbonization of the
cement plant. Finally, the oxygen emitted by the electrolyzer would be used to
fuel the new kiln.

“The unique, integrated and sustainable solution that we are looking to
provide to Holcim for the full decarbonization of its cement plant emissions
– with its range of technologies and new decarbonized molecules – is a
first, marking a milestone in the decarbonization of heavy industry and its
hard-to-abate emissions. We are pleased to partner with Holcim to work on the
development of sustainable and carbon neutral industries in Europe, in
partnership with our clients and in line with their decarbonization
strategy,” said Christophe Sassolas, Senior Vice President, OneB2B Solutions
at TotalEnergies. “TotalEnergies is looking forward to deploying other
integrated solutions like this one elsewhere, as we move toward reducing our
scope 3 emissions, in line with our Climate Ambition to get to Net Zero
emissions by 2050, together with society.”

“Cement industry decarbonization is extremely challenging because of the
process's inevitable CO(2) emissions, which put us firmly in the hard-to-abate
sector. CCUS is vital for Obourg to become the first net carbon neutral
clinker plant in northwest Europe. We are very happy to work with
TotalEnergies to accelerate the development of these CCUS solutions for
GO4ZERO. By joining the first movers, we want to set the standards for future
clinker manufacturing plants,” said Bart Daneels, CEO, Holcim Belgium.

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About TotalEnergies

TotalEnergies is a global multi-energy company that produces and markets
energies: oil and biofuels, natural gas and green gases, renewables and
electricity. Our more than 100,000 employees are committed to energy that is
ever more affordable, cleaner, more reliable and accessible to as many people
as possible. Active in more than 130 countries, TotalEnergies puts sustainable
development in all its dimensions at the heart of its projects and operations
to contribute to the well-being of people.

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About Holcim Belgium

Holcim Belgium is member of the Group Holcim, which builds progress for people
and the planet. As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building
solutions, Holcim is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and
improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core
of its strategy Holcim is becoming a net zero company, with its people and
communities at the heart of its success. The company is driving circular
construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. Holcim is
the company behind some of the world’s most trusted brands in the building
sector including ACC, Aggregate Industries, Ambuja Cement, Disensa, Geocycle,
Holcim, Lafarge and Malarkey Roofing Products. Holcim is 70,000 people around
the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet
through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and
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in Dutch. For specific questions related to GO4ZERO, you can get in touch with
Vincent MICHEL Program Director GO4ZERO vincent.michel@Holcim.com
(mailto:vincent.michel@Holcim.com) + 32 478 300 430

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