Constellium Advances Decarbonization Efforts with the World’s First Successful Industrial-Scale Production of Aluminium Slab Using Hydrogen Combustion
15 July 2024 - 7:30PM
Constellium SE (NYSE: CSTM) announced today the successful
completion of its first industrial-scale hydrogen casting at C-TEC,
Constellium's primary R&D center. This casting was performed in
a 12-ton furnace following strict internal procedures. Quality
monitoring, including the use of Batscan™ technology, an inclusion
detection tool for molten aluminium, was conducted and no quality
impact from hydrogen combustion on the metal was observed.
"We are thrilled to announce the successful completion of our
first industrial-scale hydrogen casting. This achievement marks a
pivotal step in Constellium's journey towards decarbonizing our
industrial activities. Utilizing hydrogen as a substitute for
natural gas not only demonstrates our commitment to sustainability
but also paves the way for future innovations in green
technologies,” said Ludovic Piquier, Senior VP, Manufacturing
Excellence and Chief Technical Officer of Constellium.
The 12-ton aluminium slab produced using hydrogen will be
further processed at our Neuf-Brisach site in France for use in
electric vehicles. This milestone is significant in our roadmap
towards decarbonizing our industrial activities, as we have begun
exploring the performance of hydrogen as a substitute for natural
gas at an industrial scale, provided that hydrogen is green, more
accessible, and cost-effective for industrial applications.
Constellium is actively involved in various multi-stakeholder
projects aimed at advancing hydrogen technologies for industrial
decarbonization. One notable initiative is HyInHeat ("Hydrogen
technologies for decarbonization of industrial heating processes"),
a European Union-funded project exploring the substitution of
natural gas with hydrogen in aluminium and steel transformation
processes. In addition to its focus on hydrogen, Constellium is
exploring alternative decarbonization technologies, including
direct electrification solutions compatible with existing
furnaces.
About Constellium
Constellium (NYSE: CSTM) is a global sector leader that develops
innovative, value-added aluminium products for a broad scope of
markets and applications, including aerospace, automotive and
packaging. Constellium generated €7.2 billion of revenue in
2023.www.constellium.com
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