thyssenkrupp Polysius has won an engineering contract for the world’s largest activated clay plant in Brazil, to be largely powered by renewable electricity.
Circlua, headquartered in Belo Horizonte (MG, Brazil) has entrusted thyssenkrupp Polysius to perform a front-end engineering design (FEED) contract for the construction of the world’s largest activated clay plant with a capacity of 3000tpd. The plant will be located in the Brazilian state of Pará, where the high-quality clay will be sourced from the enormous clay reserves of the iron ore complex of Carajás and upcycled. The kaolinite content of the clay – up to 80 per cent – is the reason for the high quality of the product, which will be used as supplementary cementitious material (SCM).
“We are honoured to partner on this landmark project,” said Christian Myland, CEO of thyssenkrupp Polysius. “Leveraging high quality local clay and our advanced activated clay technology, this plant will set a new benchmark for a carbon-conscious cement production.”
Circlua and thyssenkrupp Polysius have already started an ambitious technology partnership to develop a unique plant involving innovative technologies to calcine the clay using electrical-based solutions. The use of renewable electricity from the amazing renewable energy potential of Brazil, in particular its abundant and competitive hydroelectric energy, to power the plant is a key driver to target carbon neutrality, making the activated clay that will be produced for the global market, a unique SCM. “This project reflects our dedication to advancing future-ready solutions,” added Dr Luc Rudowski, head of innovations at thyssenkrupp Polysius. “Combining activated clay technology with renewable energy is a game-changer for reducing the industry’s carbon footprint.”
