Titan’s Roanoke cement plant in Virginia, USA, has been selected by the US Department of Energy for a grant of up to $61.7 million to develop innovative technology for a thermally activated clay production line. The implementation of this innovative cement technology will significantly reduce CO2 emissions and become a model for the development of more sustainable infrastructure both in the US and in the other regions where the Group operates.
After successful completion of negotiations between the two parties, Titan will support the project with additional investments.
The selection of Titan’s project underlines the Group’s commitment to reducing CO2 emissions as part of its ambitious goal of producing concrete with a carbon neutral footprint by 2050. The development of this technology aligns with Titan’s 2026 green strategy development, aiming to expand the range of low-carbon cementitious products it offers to its customers, setting a new standard for the construction of bridges, hospitals, schools and other critical infrastructure projects.
Mr. Vassilis Zarkalis, President and CEO of Titan America, said: “We are extremely honored to be selected to be part of this initiative, the first in the US, to produce cement with a reduced carbon footprint. Through advanced carbon reduction technologies footprint, we will make a decisive contribution to a carbon-neutral industry”.
The project is part of the $6.3 billion U.S. industrial decarbonization program, which is managed by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Clean Energy (OCED) and focuses on reducing the country’s carbon footprint.
Mr. Leonidas Kanellopoulos, Director of Sustainable Development and Innovation of the TITAN Group, added: “This initiative is aligned with our strategy for green development and specifically with our strategic priority to promote cementitious materials, leveraging innovation and new technologies. Following the successful pilot test carried out at our Patras factory, we will now develop our low-carbon thermally activated clay technology on a large scale.Driven by our commitment to sustainable solutions, we are among the pioneers in the transition to a footprint-neutral industry. carbon”.
