Ardagh Glass Packaging is building a highly sustainable furnace at its Obernkirchen facility to minimise greenhouse gas emissions a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions is nearing the completion of its NextGen Furnace construction The revolutionary project promises to make significant strides to reduce carbon emissions while advancing sustainability in the glass packaging industry Currently under construction at Ardagh Glass’ Obernkirchen facility the NextGen furnace is expected to commence production of commercial glass containers by the end of 2023 The commissioning is a crucial step to achieving Ardagh’s 2030 Sustainability Strategy while also being a key achievement in the company’s journey towards decarbonisation The large-scale hybrid electric furnace also makes Ardagh Glass a frontrunner in sustainable glass manufacturing by combining productivity and environmental responsibility The NextGen furnace will use high levels of recycled glass cullet in its production process The furnace will invert the traditional energy mix for container glass production of 90% gas and 10% electricity It will be achieved by using an energy mix of 80% renewable electricity and 20% gas The 20% gas from the outset will be replaced by green hydrogen as part of phase two developments The contemporary use of gas firing will be replaced by electrodes present in the furnace to melt raw materials and cullet into molten glass resulting in a substantial reduction in the carbon footprint associated with glass packaging production The industrial technology used in the furnace contains an additional gas filtration process that uses advanced filter technology to combat other emission elements The technology reduces emission levels to substantially below the current industrial standards resulting in a more efficient furnace with significantly reduced gas consumption and carbon emissions In combination with the company’s plan to use 100% renewable electricity at their facilities by 2030 the NextGen Furnace will add to its Sustainability Roadmap One of the most significant aspects of the NextGen Furnace is its potential to substantially reduce CO₂ emissions With its reliance on predominantly renewable electricity the furnace will be able to achieve an impressive 60% reduction in emissions within its operations which will substantially contribute to the group’s sustainability targets and commitment to decarbonisation The NextGen Furnace is not just environmentally friendly but also an economic powerhouse with the capacity to produce up to 350 tonnes (t) of glass bottles per day Production will be primarily in amber glass but it has the flexibility to produce bottles in a range of other colours The company intends to adopt the NextGen Furnace technology and other low-carbon solutions across their facilities in the future The growing demand for stringent pollution control devices could also enable further capital upgrades to the furnaces and production facilities in the future Ardagh Group has a significant global presence including the Americas serving as a supplier of packaging solutions to brand owners around the world It operates an extensive network of production facilities encompassing 65 locations across 16 different countries Ardagh Group is committed to sustainability as the supplier of infinitely recyclable metal and glass packaging with an annual sales revenue of approximately $10bn Agencies such as Bundesministerium fur Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz (Federal Ministry for Economics and Climate Protection) and KEI: Klimaschutz in Energieintensiven Industrien (Climate Protection in Energy-Intensive Industries) have provided grants to qualifying energy-intensive industries including the Ardagh Group for its sustainable packaging in Germany Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network The investments at IP facilities in Obernkirchen Saudi Arabia will increase ITT’s power capacity in pump enabling the company to locally test larger The investments are expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2024 At ITT’s Goulds Pumps sites in Saudi Arabia and India the investments will support future growth as part of ITT’s ‘in region At ITT’s Bornemann pumps site in Obernkirchen the company will be able to replicate field conditions through complete unit multiphase fluid testing once the investments are completed including a special focus on pump packages deployed in carbon capture and decarbonization applications globally “These strategic investments will further enhance our capabilities and customer experience and continue to differentiate ITT from the competition,” said Luca Savi Free access to this content is for qualifying individuals only Corporate and institutional access requires an appropriate license or subscription For more information contact institutions@markallengroup.com The furnace is gradually transitioning to be powered by 80% renewable electricity in the coming months Ardagh Glass Packaging (AGP) has officially opened the new NextGen glass furnace at its facility in Obernkirchen The opening of the NextGen furnace was marked by an event held between 7 and 9 November at AGP’s facility The event was attended by various glass industry partners This launch allowed attendees to witness some of the first amber bottles that were being manufactured using AGP’s low-carbon technology AGP-Germany operations director Jens Schaefer said: “We are delighted with the start-up performance of the NextGen furnace To see the first amber-coloured bottles coming off the line has been a proud moment for the team.” The NextGen furnace is gradually progressing towards a target of using 80% renewable electricity and the remaining 20% gas This milestone is set to be achieved over the next few months Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis the NextGen furnace is set to deliver maximum energy efficiency as well as decarbonisation AGP cited an independently verified Life Cycle Analysis report when operating at 80% renewable electricity and 20% gas will help in minimising carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions by up to 69% for manufacturing a typical 330ml glass bottle AGP-Europe CEO Martin Petersson said: “This is an incredible breakthrough for the glass industry The potential to produce a glass bottle with a 69% reduction in CO₂ is a significant step towards decarbonising the glass manufacturing process We appreciate their expertise in helping us to reach this important milestone and we will continue to work together throughout the next operational stages.” Construction of the NextGen furnace commenced in May this year This project has received grant support from the Federal Ministry for Economics and Climate Protection in Germany and Climate Protection in Energy-Intensive Industries Welcome to packagingeurope.com. 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Read our policy Ardagh Glass GmbH has announced that the large-scale NextGen hybrid furnace under construction at its Obernkirchen facility is close to completion Designed to use 80% renewable electricity and 20% gas the furnace anticipates a reduction of CO2 emissions by up to 60% it is expected to drive down the carbon footprint of glass packaging High levels of recycled glass cullet are set to be used to produce up to 350 tonnes of glass bottles every day – initially in amber glass although the furnace is said to be capable of making other colours The installation of electrical and other ancillary services are now in the final stages “We are delighted to see this ground-breaking furnace nearing completion,” said Jens Schaefer “We are firmly on track to deliver commercial bottles produced in the NextGen furnace this year; the next step will be the furnace heat-up our suppliers and sub-contractors who have worked with such dedication and focus to deliver this exciting project.” Construction of the NextGen furnace was announced earlier this year and was projected to commence operations later this year On another production line, Ardagh Glass Packaging’s facility in Doncaster, England, is being expanded with an ‘Efficient Furnace’ which is set to optimise the efficiency of the melter and lower both gas consumption and carbon emissions The Lidl approach to packaging sustainability How did Brazil achieve its 100% aluminium can recycling rate – and can it be replicated in the EU? 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