Lafarge Canada, a major cement manufacturer, and Geocycle Canada, specialized in large-scale recovery and recycling projects for industry reliant on fossil fuels, have cut the ribbon on a $38-million low-carbon fuel facility at the largest cement plant in Canada.The facility, at Lafarge’s Exshaw Cement Plant in Alberta, is expected to reduce the plant’s reliance on traditional fuels by replacing up to 50% of natural gas used for one of its kilns.Alternative thermal energy for the kiln is derived from construction demolition waste, primarily discarded wood that would otherwise end up in landfills and emit methane.The low-carbon fuel facility is projected to divert up to 120,000 tonnes of construction demolition waste from landfills each year, reducing CO2 emissions by as much as 30,000 tonnes annually.“Our commitment to building a sustainable future is at the core of everything we do,” said Brad Kohl, president and CEO of Lafarge Canada West, in a press release.“The (low-carbon fuel) project is a prime example of how innovation and collaboration can drive positive change, lowering our environmental footprint through the use of waste biomass materials while closing the material loop to conserve natural resources.”Geocycle Canada, a member of Holcim Group with Lafarge, is responsible for co-processing the waste into low-carbon fuels, ensuring no residue is left behind and offering a complete solution. The materials are carefully selected and processed to maintain high safety and quality standards. (ICE TORONTO)

Fonte notizia: https://www.canadianbiomassmagazine.ca/