Concrete Chemicals

Sustainable solution for climate-neutral flying

The innovative lighthouse project Concrete Chemicals is considered a milestone in the decarbonisation of aviation. Together with our project partners - the global building materials manufacturer CEMEX and Zaffra, a leader in the development and application of Fischer-Tropsch technology - we are paving the way towards more climate-friendly aviation by converting CO2 and green hydrogen into synthetic aviation fuel (SAF = Sustainable Aviation Fuel).

The EU has set itself ambitious targets to meet the challenges of climate change: Politicians and industry are aiming for a climate-neutral economy by 2050. As part of the cement industry, CEMEX is also pursuing the ambitious goal of reducing its CO2 emissions and becoming climate-neutral by 2050 at the latest.

Rüdersdorf

Project partner CEMEX

The cement plant in Rüdersdorf is one of the most efficient plants in Europe. Not least for this reason, the global building materials manufacturer CEMEX has chosen this location to test and promote innovative technologies to achieve climate neutrality. The technological findings from the Rüdersdorf ‘Carbon Neutral Alliance’ are to be gradually applied in all CEMEX cement plants and adapted to the respective local conditions in order to accelerate the achievement of climate targets by decarbonising the entire cement production process. CEMEX has set itself the goal of transforming the plant in Rüdersdorf into the first climate-neutral cement plant by 2030.

Project partner Zaffra

Zaffra is a joint venture between Sasol and Topsoe that is driving forward the production of sustainable aviation fuels. Zaffra's aim is to accelerate the decarbonisation of the aviation sector.

Project profile

Location:
Rüdersdorf

Output class:
PtL plant for the production of synthetic aviation fuels, 35 kt/a

Commissioning:
2028

_H2 quantities:
approx. 17,000 t/a

Supply concept:
H₂ pipeline and on-site production

"We have developed our knowledge in the areas of sector coupling and hydrogen production not only through our experience of operating our electrolysis plant for several years, but also through active participation in several research and innovation projects. Now we are bringing this knowledge to drive the energy transition in sectors that are difficult to decarbonise and help build a market for green hydrogen."

Jörg Müller

Chairman of the Supervisory Board, founder of ENERTRAG SE, nuclear physicist & engineer

About ENERTRAG

As an independent energy company, ENERTRAG generates electricity and heat exclusively from renewable sources and supplies secure, affordable renewable energy for all areas of life. With over 30 years of experience, ENERTRAG combines all the expertise required for successful operation and efficient maintenance, for citizen-centered planning, reliable construction of energy plants and grids through to complete integrated power plants.

Flagship projects

The goal: 100 percent fossil-free – worldwide. To achieve this, ENERTRAG is turning pioneering ideas into sustainable, viable solutions.

Wind farm Dunowo, Poland

Wind farm Dunowo, Poland

One of the largest wind projects in Poland: With the Dunowo project, ENERTRAG has put its largest project into operation to date.

Hyphen: Project for green hydrogen in Namibia

Hyphen: Project for green hydrogen in Namibia

Green hydrogen and ammonia: In Namibia, ENERTRAG is making a contribution to achieving the global decarbonization targets.

Electrolysis corridor in Eastern Germany

Nominal Power 185 MW Elektrolyse

Operating Since

Location Germany

Status planned

Electrolysis corridor in Eastern Germany

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