Braskem, Coolbrook Collaborate for Cracker Electrification

E-cracker Technology Braskem, Coolbrook Collaborate for Cracker Electrification

2023-02-28 Source: Press release Ahlam Rais 2 min Reading Time

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Under a cooperation agreement signed between Braskem and Coolbrook, both the parties will work together to implement a pilot project which intends to electrify crackers by replacing the use of thermal energy from fossil fuels with electricity from renewable sources.

The company aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 15 % by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.(Source: Braskem) — The company aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 15 % by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
(Source: Braskem)

São Paulo/Brazil – Committed to implementing new technologies and solutions that reinforce sustainable development, mainly in the fight against climate change, Braskem signed a cooperation agreement with Coolbrook, a technology and transformational engineering company that owns the disruptive technology for the electrification of cracking units (crackers) called Rotodynamic Reactor (RDR).

With this cooperation, Braskem and Coolbrook begin the implementation of a pilot project, where the petrochemical company will evaluate the use of the technology on an industrial scale to introduce it in its crackers. Ultimately, the project aims to electrify the crackers, by replacing the use of thermal energy from fossil fuels with electricity from renewable sources, which is one of the ways for Braskem to reach the goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.

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In addition to eliminating emissions from burning fuels, the technology has the potential to increase raw material flexibility and yields, also contributing to improved energy efficiency compared to traditional cracking technologies. The initiative is linked to Braskem's business strategies to meet the goals established in the fight against climate change. The company aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 15 % by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.

"We have the ambition to significantly reduce CO2 emissions while increasing the sustainability of our products. We achieve this through innovation, including internal developments and key partnerships. Coolbrook's revolutionary RDR technology will help Braskem achieve its goal of achieving carbon neutrality. carbon by 2050, contributing to significantly increase energy efficiency in our crackers", says Gus Hutras, Global Director of Process Technology at Braskem.

Expanding the use of renewable electricity, as well as renewable raw materials, will allow Braskem to reduce its carbon footprint in the production of ethylene, propylene and other chemical products.

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