CSTM - Constellium Advances Decarbonization Efforts with Industrial Testing of Hydrogen Use in Casthouses | Benzinga
PARIS, March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Constellium SE (NYSE:CSTM) today announced its move towards industrial testing of hydrogen utilization in its casthouses, marking a significant step in its commitment to decarbonizing its operations. Recycling and casting are the most energy intensive operations and represent close to 50% of Constellium's direct greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Building upon successful laboratory-scale trials conducted in 2022 by C-TEC, Constellium's main R&D center, the Company was able to demonstrate that transitioning from natural gas to hydrogen has no adverse effects on energy efficiency, oxidation rate, or product quality, with a focus on ensuring safe operations. This first demonstration phase has paved the way for industrial-scale testing at C-TEC.
"We are excited to embark on ...