Saverglass continues on its path towards decarbonization and reducing its carbon footprint: at the end of September, Saverglass’ Sustainable Research & Development department successfully led the first hybrid furnace trials at the Feuquières, France, industrial site. The aim of this experiment was to develop a mixed combustion of hydrogen and natural gas, revolutionizing the traditional glassmaking process and marking a significant step towards a more sustainable, environmentally-friendly production process.
Hydrogen is considered a “clean” source of energy, because when it burns, it emits only water and no C02. For this reason, substituting hydrogen for natural gas could pave the way for a significant transformation of the glass industry, helping to combat climate change and preserve resources.
The project team, made up of industrial production, melting and the Corporate Health, Safety & Environment Department, carried out tests on hydrogen injection at three different rates: 10 percent, 20 percent and 30 percent. This test campaign confirmed Saverglass’ decision to use hydrogen to decarbonize its glassmaking process.