Wienerberger Secures Funding for World's First Hydrogen Kilns in Denton, UK
Wienerberger has obtained £6 million in government funding to convert its Denton brickworks into the world's first commercial-scale hydrogen-fired brick plant. The project aims to decarbonize heavy-clay manufacturing by adapting existing kilns to run on 100% green hydrogen, with a goal of reducing CO₂ emissions by over 11,600 tonnes annually. The transition is scheduled to begin by autumn 2028, supporting Wienerberger's net-zero carbon emissions target by 2050.
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Wienerberger will convert its brickworks in Denton, Greater Manchester, to the world's first commercial-scale hydrogen kilns, supported by £6 million in government funding. The conversion aims to adapt existing natural-gas-fired kilns to operate on 100% green hydrogen, marking a significant step in decarbonizing the UK's heavy-clay manufacturing.
Performance of the clay bricks will remain unchanged after retrofitting two kilns. A hydrogen supply agreement with Trafford Green Hydrogen will facilitate this transition, reducing CO₂ emissions by over 11,600 tonnes annually. The complete shift to hydrogen firing is expected by autumn 2028.
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