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The FlashPhos project, involving 17 European partners, has completed its Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) study, a crucial step for implementing sustainable phosphorus recovery. The study details a process to produce 5,000 tonnes of white phosphorus (P₄) annually from sewage sludge, integrated into a cement facility.

Led by A TEC Production and Services GmbH, the study confirms that syngas from phosphorus recovery can substitute conventional fuels, and byproducts can serve as CO2-neutral cement substitutes. The project prepares for detailed engineering and initial commercial installations, aiming to enhance sustainability in phosphorus production and cement industry decarbonization.